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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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Hughes service engineer in high vis jacket performing maintenance on an emergency tank shower

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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Wooden whisky barrels ageing in distillery storage area

Whiskey Distilleries: Don't Put Worker Safety on The Rocks

Whiskey production is an unavoidably time-consuming and expensive process, with some of the world’s most sought-after whiskies taking upwards of half a century to produce. The arduous investment will inevitably prove to be lucrative as fans of the drink can be willing to pay huge margins for older malts. Recently, a bottle of Macallan 1926 60-year-old single malt scotch sold for a record $ 1.85 million.

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Refined safety processes for the production of natural stone

Danby quarry in Vermont is one the largest and oldest marble quarries in the United States, providing marble facades from the New York Public Library to The US Supreme Court. Marble and other natural stones are a highly sought after material, for their various uses across many industries. From architecture and paving, to sculptures, and even home furnishings. Stones such as granite are a versatile material used in the production of key infrastructures, such as roads, railways, bridges, and buildings. Natural stone has withstood the test of time as a construction material with buildings crafted in ancient times, such as the marble-crafted Roman Pantheon, still standing tall today.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly

Electrifying Safety Solutions For Lithium-Ion Gigafactories

Lithium-ion battery manufacturing in North America has boomed in recent years. 2022 saw the opening of Gigafactory Texas, the largest lithium-ion gigafactory and second largest building in the world by volume. The increase in demand is a result of the global effort to transition away from combustible engine vehicles and towards electronic vehicles.

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