In the United Sates, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible to enforce workplace health and safety regulations. With regard to safety showers and eyewash standards, the actual OSHA code found in 29 CFR 1910.151(c)reads,  ”where the eyes or…

The ANSI standards for eyewashes can be found in ANSI Z358.1 2009 Revision. In the United States, OSHA refers to these important standards when reviewing safety shower compliance. Many other governments, around the world, do the same. Below you will find a short…

The ANSI standards for safety showers can be found in ANSI Z358.1 2009 Revision. In the United States, OSHA refers to these important standards when reviewing safety shower compliance. Many other governments, around the world, do the same. Below you…

For those who regularly work in jobs that include possible exposure to corrosive chemicals and whose well-being could depend upon the right choice of emergency shower, a closer look at what an effective emergency shower should do is warranted. There…

Yes. We have several models of safety showers that have been certified by CSA International. While some safety shower companies use UL and CSA somewhat loosely, they are often referring to a component or two on their showers being UL-listed…

Many Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous area work sites make use of dangerous and corrosive chemicals in their work processes. The important factor in the designation of a Class 1 Division 2-compatible safety shower is to ensure that all electrical…

This is a good question that is becoming more and more frequent. Prior to 2009, the ANSI standard covering requirements for safety showers did not specify water temperature requirements. In the 2009 revision of ANSI Z358.1, two key standards were…

Recently a company located in Canada contacted ATS looking for self-contained safety showers that work in extreme cold. For years, Showers and Eyebaths Services has produced an “Arctic” safety shower. This safety shower is fully compliant with ANSI Z358.1 2009…

This question arose in conjunction with an RFQ for a GFTS15H going into a refinery owned and operated by a global oil giant. The engineer suggested that we provide a local alarm reset button instead of using the provided testing…