Managing Bacteria Growth Self-contained safety showers and eye/face washes provide a viable solution for sites lacking a reliable potable water supply or with poor water pressure. If unattended or unused for extended periods of time, there is the risk of the water within these units becoming stagnant and susceptible to bacteria growth. Certain bacteria are identified as a potential source of infection in safety showers and eye washes, including: Acanthamoeba, which may cause eye ...

Weekly Activation Test 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. Watch the video to learn more about the importance of weekly activation tests, how to perform them and what to look out for. Take a look at the Hughes Deluge Test Kit , designed to help perform weekly tests of overhead safety showers with ease. Weekly act...

Stay safe, stay compliant. Understanding the EN and ANSI standards The European standard EN15154 Parts 2 and 5, and the internationally recognised ANSI Z358.1-2014 standard recommend performance requirements for industrial eye wash units and emergency safety showers. They are focused on the performance, use, installation, testing, maintenance and training of this essential safety equipment and while not legally binding it is considered best practice to adhere to them in order to remain co...

Spare Parts from Hughes Hughes products are built to last, yet there are some components that should be replaced regularly to maintain good working order. Perhaps an item has suffered accidental damage and you require a replacement. For anything more challenging please refer to our service and support contracts . Whatever the reason, use the form opposite to request a quote for your spare parts . Please provide as much detail as possible, including the model reference or your orde...

Hughes Brochure - Find out what we can do for you Discover more about our capabilities along with a guide to emergency safety showers and eye/face washes for all climates and environments. This useful download also outlines what to take into consideration when purchasing equipment and why it is required. Download the Hughes brochure: English German As always, we are here to help. If you would like to discuss your individual requirements, please contact us using...

Spare Parts from Hughes Hughes products are built to last, yet there are some components that should be replaced regularly to maintain good working order. Perhaps an item has suffered accidental damage and you are confident replacing the part yourself rather than calling our service department. Whatever the reason, use the form opposite to request a quote for your spare parts . Please provide as much detail as possible, including the model reference or your order number, along w...