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....
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...
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...
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 gravity-fed...
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 people work at...
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...
