THE RAPID response to emergency situations can often be the line between minor inconvenience and severe injury, so the correct position of your safety shower and eye/face wash equipment is vital.

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT plants are vital to public health and the environment, quietly processing the substances that keep our communities clean. Yet, behind the scenes, the essential work performed by plant personnel often involves exposure to significant hazards

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NATURAL GAS currently makes up about a quarter of the world’s energy provisions. It undergoes a liquefication process and is transported through pressurised pipes and specialist cargo ships.

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EUROPEAN AND International standards (EN15154 and ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014) state that safety showers and eye/face wash equipment should be visually inspected and activated on a weekly basis.

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THE AMERICAN National Standards Institute are responsible for the internationally recognised safety standard ANSI Z358.1-2014 surrounding safety shower and eye/face wash equipment, and EN15154 as the European equivalent.

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WHEN IT comes to workplace safety, guidelines around hazardous substances and decontamination can often lack clarity, says Hughes Safety.

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IT IS vital to ensure that workers in the construction industry are aware of the dangers in their role and implement suitable measures should an emergency occur.

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SEMICONDUCTORS ARE the backbone of modern electronics. Due to the highly sterile working environment, the production of semiconductors involves significant chemical hazards that require stringent safety measures.

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SAFETY SHOWERS are the first line of defence against the effects of skin contact with chemicals or dangerous materials. When they haven’t been properly maintained or regularly serviced, they don’t offer workers the protection needed in emergencies. The impact can be severe – life-changing injuries, permanent disabilities, and in the worst scenarios, even death.

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WHEN THE temperatures drop with the winter months most site managers won’t consider the effect on their emergency showers. Yet, in frigid environments where safety is paramount, the condition of your safety equipment shouldn’t be an afterthought—it's a lifesaver.

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THE EUROPEAN standards, EN15154 and the international standard for safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, ANSI Z358.1-2014 specify that water delivered by an emergency safety shower must be tepid.

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LIGHT AIRCRAFT such as an Airbus A320 can hold 27,000 litres of fuel, while a Boeing 777 can hold over 100,000 litres of fuel. The refuelling process is delicate and is conducted meticulously every time due to the severity of the dangers involved.

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IN FOOD production, many chemical soaps, disinfectants, and refrigerants are used to ensure the freshness of the product for as long as possible.

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SELECTING THE right safety shower for your site can be a complex task. With challenges such as remote locations, extreme temperatures, low water pressure or no reliable water supply, a simple tubular shower isn’t always the right fit to adequately protect worker safety.

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THE IMPORTANCE of safety equipment positioning cannot be overstated to ensure that anyone affected by a nearby chemical spill can quickly decontaminate to mitigate further harm. Hughes Safety has some safety shower and eye wash equipment position

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THE AMERICAN National Standards Institute are responsible for the internationally recognised safety standard ANSI Z358.1-2014 surrounding safety shower and eye/face wash equipment, and EN15154 as the European equivalent.

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TO ENSURE correct functionality throughout the lifetime of your Hughes safety shower or eye wash, it is important to establish a regular maintenance routine.

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THROUGHOUT THE glass production process, many caustic and corrosive chemicals are used and can cause severe harm in the event of a spill. Worker safety must be maintained as a priority.

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Safety showers are the first line of defence against the effects of skin contact with chemicals or dangerous materials. When they haven’t been properly maintained or regularly serviced, they don’t offer workers the protection needed in emergencies. The impact can be severe – life-changing injuries, permanent disabilities, and in the worst scenarios, even death.

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HUGHES SAFETY Showers has a selection of safety showers and eye washes that are ready to ship as you place your order.

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