safety equipment Articles
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Why Portable Emergency Safety Equipment is essential in the changing environment of a construction site
With the shift in the construction industry and implementation of new building methods or infrastructure processes, it is necessary for construction sites to change in order to meet demands. As new hazards transpire or complications arise, the workplace needs to evolve quickly and efficiently. Making provisions for emergency safety equipment can be challenging, especially if a site does not ...
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A Guide to the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 International Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash units provide the first line of defence in the event of a chemical splash or spillage. Any delay in treating a casualty can result in more serious injury with long-term consequences. Choosing the right emergency safety shower is essential and there are many fundamental points to consider. The internationally recognised American National Standard, ...
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Tailor your emergency safety equipment to your specific site needs with optional fittings
Hughes Safety Showers offer a wide range of emergency safety showers and eye/face washes to suit every situation. From robust free standing tank showers to unheated tubular showers for laboratories and medical centres, there is a Hughes design for each and every hazardous environment. However, Hughes have gone beyond simply offering a wide range of showers. Available with each range is a wide ...
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Protecting People in the Printing Industry
Due to the fast-paced, deadline-driven nature of the printing industry it can often be easy to overlook the need for health and safety equipment. The UK is the world’s fifth largest producer of printed products, with around 120,000 employees – a large workforce that needs to be protected. Printing is a diverse industry, covering many processes from screen printing to lamination. As a ...
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How can I be safe in a laboratory environment?
One of the first things most people learn about when they get into a field requiring lab work is how to keep themselves safe. Whether you’re a medical student or work in a chemistry laboratory, potential hazards are always present. While being aware of dangers in the lab might seem like preparation enough, there truly is no such thing as being “too safe”. Likewise, no amount ...
By Fluorostore
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Top three reasons to regularly service Emergency Safety Showers and Eye Wash Units
Before the introduction of emergency safety showers and eye washes as standard safety equipment, employees were subject to a high risk of injury. An incident in the 1950s was instrumental in the formation of Hughes Safety Showers. Charlie Gamble accidentally stepped into a sulphur solution and had to rinse in an old cast iron bath of stagnant water. This was the only place he could find relief ...
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Facing hazards in the fast-paced food industry
The food & drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, contributing more than £28bn to the economy every year. This industry and its employees face increased demand from a constantly growing population. As pressure to escalate production increases, the industry cannot afford to neglect the safety of its workers. Food processing and manufacturing facilities must be ...
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Angle Grinder Mastery: Cutting Metal Poles Made Easy and Safe
Cutting metal poles is a common task encountered in various projects, whether it’s for construction, DIY projects, or repairs. One powerful tool that comes in handy for this purpose is an angle grinder. An angle grinder equipped with a cutting wheel can make precise cuts through metal poles quickly and efficiently. However, it’s essential to prioritize safety and follow proper ...
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Ensuring safety in the ever-growing e-liquid industry
Vaping has made its mark as one of the fastest growing industries of the 21st century. With the number of vapers globally climbing from just 7 million in 2011 to a staggering 41 million in 2018 and a market worth an estimated £15.5 billion, it’s unsurprising that new vape liquid manufacturers are popping up every day. Manufacturers based in the UK are required to submit a ...
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Can the task of cutting a gutter be accomplished with an angle grinder?
Gutters, the silent guardians of our homes, diligently steer water away to safeguard foundations and prevent costly damage. Yet, there are occasions when gutters require cutting or modification to suit specific installation or repair needs. Enter the angle grinder, a tool celebrated for its versatility and unwavering precision. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of gutter ...
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Making the Right Choices - Emergency Safety Showers and Eye/Face Washes
Emergency safety showers and eye/face wash units provide the first line of defence in the event of a chemical splash or spillage. When workers get potentially dangerous substances on their clothing or bodies, they need to be able to wash it off as quickly as possible. Any delay can exacerbate the situation resulting in more serious injury with possible long-term consequences, permanent disability ...
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Are your safety showers ready for winter?
It’s important to know how seasonal weather changes affect your safety equipment, especially if placed outdoors. With winter approaching, are your safety showers ready? Are the feed pipes lagged and traced? A freeze-protected safety shower protects the standpipe of the shower from freezing but if the feed pipes are exposed there is the possibility of the water freezing before it reaches the ...
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Safeguarding Leisure Sector Workers From Corrosive Workplace Hazards
It is estimated that the average UK family spends a staggering 22% of their weekly budget on leisure activities, placing huge demand on the industry. In such a rapidly growing sector there are a plethora of arduous hygiene processes used to maintain facilities and protect the public. During recreational breaks, swimming pools and golf courses are often considered family favourites, but how ...
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Are your safety showers ready for winter?
It’s important to know how seasonal weather changes affect your safety equipment, especially if placed outdoors. With some sites closed due to regional and national lockdown, it’s more crucial than ever that you inspect and maintain your emergency safety showers to ensure they are ready for winter. 1. Are the feed pipes lagged and traced? A freeze-protected safety shower protects ...
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Hygiene facilities vs Safety Showers
Health and Safety guidelines surrounding hazardous substances and decontamination can often be vague. Guidelines often recommend the provision of ‘hygiene facilities’ or ‘washing facilities’ to ensure potentially harmful substances are removed before a worker moves on to another task or finishes work for the day. However, an ordinary shower or sink is not always enough to ...
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Emergency tank showers specified for Major water utility companies
Personnel within the water utilities industry are often exposed to remote and demanding environments due to the dangerous chemicals, such as sulphites and chloride, used in water treatment. To protect the safety of the workforce International and European standards state that emergency safety equipment should be installed within 10 seconds’ reach and on the same level as a potential hazard. ...
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Gas Detectors Can Ensure Chlorine Safety in Swimming Pools
In April 2019, six people became sick after being exposed to chlorine gas at a hotel pool in India, because one of the chlorine gas cylinders, which had been stored improperly, began to leak, exposing swimmers to chlorine gas. In June 2019, some 50 pool patrons became ill after a pump malfunction leaked chlorine gas at an indoor pool in Utah. These are not isolated events. According to the ...
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Ensuring Safe Mooring Operations: Essential Mooring Winch Safety Measures
Mooring winches are vital tools in the maritime industry, used to secure vessels safely to docks, piers, or buoys. Proper mooring is critical to ensure the safety of vessels, crew, and cargo. However, mooring operations can be hazardous if not executed with care. In this article, we will explore a comprehensive set of safety measures that should be followed when working with mooring winches to ...
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The Importance of Safety Glasses
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed workdays for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace eye injuries cost an estimated $300 million a year in lost productivity, medical treatment and worker compensation. In the ...
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The Impact of Fume Hoods on the Health and Well-Being of Lab Workers
Working in a lab comes with many risks, especially when handling dangerous chemicals. Laboratory workers are exposed to various substances that can harm their health and well-being. Fume hoods play a big part in keeping lab personnel safe from the health effects and dangers associated with lab work. But it’s also important to know the signs of chemical exposure and the preventive measures ...
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