Blog Posts from ATS ShieldSafe
ANSI Timeline for Worker Safety: 100 Years of Safety Standards
ANSI just surpassed 100 years since its inception. Before the name change, ANSI (American National Standards Institute) was the American Engineering Standards Committee (AESC). However, it wasn't until 1919 that AESC approved its first standard on pipe threads. Ever...
Which Pharmaceutical Safety Shower/Eyewash Stations Work Best?
Workers in the pharmaceutical industry face different challenges than those who work in construction or mining. For instance, they have an increased risk of a chemical accident and needing emergency treatment. However, they have limited space, as opposed to someone...
It’s Oil Refinery Turnaround Season – Are You Ready?
Twice a year, spring and fall, oil refineries go through a turnaround (a planned break in production) that allows for contractors to come in and perform scheduled maintenance on equipment and operations. The effects of a oil refinery turnaround can make a difference...
When do I Need a Gravity-Fed Emergency Shower?
A safety shower enables accident victims to get needed treatment after chemical or other hazardous exposure. Different environments call for different showers. What works for one company may not work for another. A question often asked is “Do I need a...
Introducing CoolRig™ – THE Cool-Down Safety Trailer for Humid and Hot Conditions
Summer can be brutal – particularly if you’re working outside in very hot and/or humid conditions. Heat exhaustion or worse, heat stroke can strike when you least expect it, if you’re not properly hydrated and protected from the sun. Nearly 6.5 million...
8 Vital Features to Consider when Choosing a Safety Shower Trailer
Is this your situation? Your workers on a construction site need a safety shower system that can travel with them on different job sites. Many safety shower trailers on the market today are merely converted cargo trailers with wood structures. Be aware of the things...
Why Do I Still Need to Maintain a Safety Shower Recirculating System?
Emergencies happen, even if you take the best precautions. Facilities that work with caustic materials put workers at a greater risk of accidents than, say, an office building. Ensuring you have a reliable, industrial safety shower is imperative, and if...
When a One-Size-Fits-All Cubicle Emergency Shower Doesn’t Fit Your Needs
You’ve heard the saying, “One-size-fits-all,” in many different situations; however, what if it doesn’t work for your worker’s safety shower needs? Is there a safety shower that fits the bill for your unusual circumstances? YES! Discover what the ATS team did to help...
Waterguard™ – What Does Silver Nitrate Filtrate and Not Filtrate?
Waterguard is one of the best ways to keep safety shower fluid from being contaminated by harmful bacteria and protecting accident victims. The secret ingredient is active silver nitrate that’s specially designed to destroy bacteria, such as Legionella, E....
