Emergency showers and eyewashes are required by the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 standard to be activated weekly, with a more thorough evaluation on an annual basis. With OSHA fine increases of 80 percent ...

Now that many facilities are reopening, it is imperative to ensure that emergency safety equipment is compliant, in safe working order and in correct placement relative to worksite hazards. While ...

A drench shower hidden behind boxes on a cluttered factory floor or a portable eyewash station without flushing fluid can have devastating consequences. Not only could these types of violations cause ...

Emergency equipment to support children’s airway and breathing is discussed in the first of two articles on the contents of the paediatric emergency trolley and how nurses can support the best ...

What to include on the paediatric emergency trolley to support circulation is covered in the second of two articles on supporting the best resuscitation outcomes in acutely ill infants or children.

Overwater flights present unique challenges due to unpredictable weather, lack of visual landmarks, and increased risk of emergencies, especially for night operations with risks like false horizons.

A new building designed to withstand earthquakes and tornadoes has been completed at the Hatch nuclear power plant in Georgia. The dome-shaped building will house portable back-up emergency equipment ...

Whilst emergencies are a rare occurrence in the hills, there are a few pieces of equipment that can make a massive difference if they do happen. Whilst emergencies are a rare occurrence in the hills, ...