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...

Carbon Calculator How much carbon can you save by switching to a Zero Power Cooling System? Use the calculator to work out your carbon saving based on retrofitting the Zero Power Cooling System versus traditional chillers to your emergency tank showers. Simply enter the number of tank showers you have or plan to purchase and see the carbon savings in kilograms.  Number of tank showers with chillers: So what do these figures equate to? 30,000 â€...

Routine servicing A regular service and maintenance routine is crucial to protect against the cost of failure and ensure compliance to EN15154 and ANSI Z358.1-2014 standards. For complete peace of mind, sign up to an Essential or Essential Plus service contract , or book a one-off service at least every 6-12 months. Whatever option you choose, you will receive the same level of professionalism with each and every visit, ensuring your assets are 100% fit for purpose. Com...

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...

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...