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What are ANSI requirements for safety showers and eye washes?

The American National Standards Institute are responsible for the internationally recognised safety standard surrounding safety shower and eye/face wash equipment. Compliance to these standards is crucial to ensure your work site supplies the necessary equipment to aid a casualty in the event of a chemical spill and prevent any further harm from being caused.

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Lithium ion batteries being manufactured in a gigafactory for use in electric vehicles

The Importance of Safety Showers in the US Gigafactory Boom

Work is already well underway in preparation for the phase-out of petrol vehicles across the US. As part of President Biden’s goal to make 50% of all new domestic vehicle sales electric by 2030, the White House has announced the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). IRA requires 60% of the value of battery components to be produced in North America in 2024 to qualify for half of the tax credit, and from 2029, the percentage will increase to 100%¹.

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Why Safety Shower Maintenance Matters for Your Workers

Safety showers are the first line of defense 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 450-liter temperature controlled unit and polar cubicle safety shower on snowy industrial work site

Brave the cold with Hughes' new water temperature controlled unit and polar cubicle

Hughes Safety Showers in North America are proud to introduce the newest additions to our product range; the polar cubicle safety shower and 450-liter temperature controlled unit. Both products are built to protect a casualty on a work site in extremely cold environments that fall victim to a chemical spill. The temperature controlled unit is capable of providing tepid water to a safety shower while the polar cubicle shower protects the user from harsh external elements that could cause discomfort, preventing a full decontamination, or even hypothermia.

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Transparency on hazards and how to improve site safety in glass bottle manufacturing

From food and drink containment to perfumes and colognes, glass and glass containers are an essential part of our day-to-day lives. It’s forecasted that 916 billion units of glass bottles and containers will be manufactured in 2028 alone. Throughout the production process, many caustic and corrosive chemicals such as ammonia, silane, and titanium tetrachloride are used which can cause severe harm in the event of a chemical spill. Worker safety must be maintained as a priority.

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