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Learn why Haws India is the right solution for your business in India.
Ingenuity is the Haws culture. Every day we at Haws work to address your needs and solve your challenges. We make your job easier by applying imagination and taking initiatives because ingenuity is an integral part of the Haws work culture. Haws invents, manufactures and builds customized drinking fountains and emergency response products.
Established in 1909 in Berkeley, California, Haws invented and pioneered drinking fountains. In the 1550’s, Haws introduced emergency drench showers and safety eyewashes for workplace safety. Today with more than 8000 distribution locations and 250 employees worldwide, we continually focus on quality, service, reliability, complete solution support while being driven by the spirit of innovation.
In any organization, safety of the employees is important, especially in hazardous conditions. When a chemical spill occurs, your employees’ safety depends on how quickly they can be treated to flush harmful contaminants from their eyes, face and body.
Haws introduces its range of advanced emergency drench showers and eye/face washes for Indian industries. Our range of ANSI Compliant emergency equipment adheres to the highest safety standards, provides optimal response, and offers space-saving designs for any location.
Advantage Haws India
• ANSI Compliant Emergency Equipment
• Complete service support anywhere in India
• On-time delivery
• Easy availability of spares/components for maintenance
• Regular training programs for best use of emergency equipment
ARE YOU ANSI COMPLIANT?
EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE
Published by International Safety Equipment Association, ANSI Z358.1 establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment.
SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS FOR SIMULTANEOUS USE INCLUDE:
• Eyewash must deliver a minimum of flushing fluid at 0.4 gallons per minute (1.5 L) or 3 gallons per minute (11.4 L) for eye/face wash
• Drench shower must deliver a minimum of 20 gallons of water per minute (75.7 L)
• Must be capable of simultaneous use
• Must deliver tepid flushing fluid, defined as 600 - 1000 F (160 - 380 C)
WHY TEPID WATER?
Providing the right water temperature will provide a comfortable flushing environment and encourage a full 15-minute flush to:
• Help cool burns
• Help prevent hypothermia
• Help prevent chemical absorption
• Minimize further injury