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How Hawsâ„¢ Electric Water Coolers Transform Student Access to Filtered Drinking Water
CASE STUDY: Smart Hydration for Schools:
Smart Hydration for Schools: How Haws™ Bottle Filling Stations Transform Student Access to Filtered Drinking Water Download Case Study COMPANY/INDUSTRY Donner Springs Elementary School, Education THE CHALLENGE Students at Donner Springs Elementary School struggle with inadequate access to clean drinking water. “Our cafeteria’s hi-lo drinking fountain was out of order, leaving students with limited hydration […]
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Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in California Schools: Addressing the Lead Crisis
Lead Contamination in California Schools: A Growing Concern Lead contamination in drinking water poses a significant health risk to students in California schools. Exposure to lead can cause cognitive impairment, behavioral issues, and other long-term health problems, making it especially dangerous for young students. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), from 2018 […]
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Good – Better – Best! Achieve ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 Compliance with Haws®
Maintaining a safe workplace is a critical responsibility for any facility, especially when it comes to emergency response equipment. Ensuring that emergency showers and eye/face wash stations function properly and meet ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 compliance standards is not just about regulatory adherence, it is about protecting employees in the event of an emergency. Haws offers services […]
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Hydration
Access to water key to healthy students, safe nation
By Brigadier General David Brahms, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) It’s more than just a story on the evening news. By now you’ve likely noticed it in your communities and schools: obesity rates are on the rise in this country. The obesity epidemic is especially problematic when it comes to children because it has both long- […]
Hydration
Amsterdam installs drinking water fountains in anti-obesity campaign
Amsterdam city council is placing 300 drinking water fountains around the capital in an effort to encourage children to drink water rather than sugary drinks. The plan is part of the city’s efforts to reduce childhood obesity. Some 160 drinking water fountains have already been installed and a further 40 are at the planning stage. […]
News and Events
Haws Corporation® Welcomes New Team Members and Recognizes Internal Promotions
[Sparks, Nevada USA] – Haws Corporation® is pleased to announce several additional team members as well as an internal promotion within multiple company departments. These additions are in support of Haws’ continued success in the emergency equipment and hydration industries. New Team Members Include: Brian Clark- Director of Strategic Channel Partners With a Bachelor of […]
Safety
4 Real Life Eyewash Installations
Take a photo of a Haws product you have or have seen and post it on our Facebook or hashtag #haws by April 30 and we’ll send you a free reusable Nalgene bottle! To learn more about Haws eyewashes and eye/face washes, click here.
Hydration
You Can Lead the Students to Water
Placing self-serve electronic water dispensers in elementary and high schools significantly increased students’ interest in water as a lunch beverage, though the number choosing milk with meals dropped slightly at first, according to a study in the American Journal of Public Health. The dispensers, called water jets, are clear plastic jugs with levers that dispense […]
ANSI Z358.1
Everything ANSI You Will Ever Need!
MARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER Live ANSI Z358.1 Webinar: Your Complete Guide to Tepid Water The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) introduced tepid water as an emergency wash requirement in 2009 as an update to the ANSI Z358.1 Standard. In this FREE webinar, we’ll provide insight into what tepid water is, ANSI requirements for tepid water, and […]
Hydration
Bottle Fillers Installed at California State University
Three new bottle fillers have been added at the University-Student Union (U-SU) at California State University, Los Angeles! ASI’s Vice-President for Academic Governance, Nicholas Carrillo says, “The Space Allocation and Building Use Committee wanted to provide students the opportunity to have healthier and more sustainable drinking options on campus. We want to encourage students to stray away from bringing or […]
Safety
Why AXION is the Secret Ingredient to Your Safety Success
AXION’S ground-breaking technology continues to change the emergency response landscape by offering the only eye/face wash duplicating the methodology recommended and used by medical professionals. Listen to the Introduction to AXION MSR Technology by watching this video. For more information on the AXION Technology and Haws products that have this technology, click here.
Safety
What is Considered an Obstruction in the Pathway to an Emergency Shower?
Obstruction means that the path from the hazard to the eyewash and/or shower isn’t clear. There should be nothing on the ground that could trip the victim or impair them from getting to the equipment. This could include boxes, hoses, stairs or even permanent obstructions. The standard (appendix) now states that the step into the […]
News and Events
Happy Bottled Water Free Week!
As different groups and organizations are celebrating Bottled Water Free Day on all different days of this week, we are here to say Happy Bottled Water Free WEEK! Bottle Water Free Week is a week of action to promote healthy and sustainable bottled water free communities. It was founded to raise awareness about the damages to our […]
News and Events
Ancamna Sales Ltd as New Atlantic Canada Master Distributor for Haws
Haws Corporation is proud to announce the appointment of Ancamna Sales Ltd as our master distributor for Atlantic Canada, serving the plumbing channel effective April 1, 2015. Established in 2006, the Ancamna Sales team has more than 90 years of experience specializing in the representation and distribution of mechanical building and plumbing products. This new […]
Hydration
Flashback Friday: Students Make Video on Hydration Station
Remember this video created by Manhattan College students about their Brita Hydration Station? Watch it now!