productWeekly 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.
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productHazards present in LNG processing, transport, and storage
NATURAL GAS currently makes up about a quarter of the world’s energy provisions. It undergoes a liquefication process and is transported through pressurised pipes and specialist cargo ships.
productSafety shower standards
THE AMERICAN National Standards Institute are responsible for the internationally recognised safety standard ANSI Z358.1-2014 surrounding safety shower and eye/face wash equipment, and EN15154 as the European equivalent.
productSafety showers vs hygiene showers
WHEN IT comes to workplace safety, guidelines around hazardous substances and decontamination can often lack clarity, says Hughes Safety.
productAlleviate construction site hazards
IT IS vital to ensure that workers in the construction industry are aware of the dangers in their role and implement suitable measures should an emergency occur.
productHidden dangers of high-tech
SEMICONDUCTORS ARE the backbone of modern electronics. Due to the highly sterile working environment, the production of semiconductors involves significant chemical hazards that require stringent safety measures.
productWhy is safety shower maintenance so important?
SAFETY SHOWERS are the first line of defence 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.
productFrost protected safety shower options
WHEN THE temperatures drop with the winter months most site managers won’t consider the effect on their emergency showers. Yet, in frigid environments where safety is paramount, the condition of your safety equipment shouldn’t be an afterthought—it’s a lifesaver.
productThe importance of tepid water
THE EUROPEAN standards, EN15154 and the international standard for safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, ANSI Z358.1-2014 specify that water delivered by an emergency safety shower must be tepid.
productProtect airline fuellers from accidental spills
LIGHT AIRCRAFT such as an Airbus A320 can hold 27,000 litres of fuel, while a Boeing 777 can hold over 100,000 litres of fuel. The refuelling process is delicate and is conducted meticulously every time due to the severity of the dangers involved.
