Increased focus on employee safety has led to Governments tightening regulations around emergency showers. We have condensed the regulations into a quick read that will give you the need-to-know basics. 1.Why are Emergency Showers a Critical Addition to Your Safety System? Even with the best controls and safety precautions in place accidents happen. It is important to take all the necessary steps to protect workers. The use of an emergency shower after exposure has been shown to reduce the risk of a deep tissue burn from 63% to 12.5%. Exposure to a dangerous chemical can cause long term damage ..read more

1) Why are Hazardous Material Storage Units a critical addition to your safety system? Chemical fires and explosions have some of the highest causality rates of all workplace accidents. Properly storing chemicals is an important step in protecting your employees and workplace. Improper storage leaves your workplace exposed to lengthy WCB and insurance claims. If chemicals are stored improperly there is a risk of flammable chemicals igniting, toxic gas/fumes being released, and accidental spills or releases. 2) Best practice for storing chemicals. Each chemical has specific instructions on how ..read more

Weekly Maintenance Weekly maintenance is essential for ensuring that emergency showers, eyewash stations, and drench hoses are in working condition when they are needed most. During the weekly inspection all components should be activated to remove any microbial contaminants that could build up if flushing fluid or water sits stagnant for extended periods of time. Activating the drenching station will also ensure that the flushing fluid is available in case of an emergency. Other concerns to note are leaks, breaks, or clogs in the equipment or hoses. The area and pathway to the shower should b ..read more