In industrial settings where chemical exposure risks are present, having reliable emergency decontamination equipment is crucial for providing a rapid response to a workplace accident. Hughes’ cubicle safety shower with ABS closed bowl eye wash offers a comprehensive solution for workplace safety, combining efficiency with thoughtful design.
A gold mine project in Eastern Canada faces unique challenges in providing safety equipment due to the remote location and unreliable potable water supply.
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.
On industrial sites without a reliable hot water source, the provision of plumbed-in safety showers and eye/face washes able to provide tepid water can be challenging.
In the realm of workplace accidents and chemical spills, every second counts. The rapid response to emergency situations can often be the line between minor inconvenience and severe injury.
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.