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Hughes Safety Showers Brochure
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Over 55 years of manufacturing excellence A GLOBAL MARKET LEADER IN THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF: JD Hughes fabrications, founded in 1950, were erecting pipework in the petrochemical industry when an unfortunate accident became the impetus for developing safety showers and eye washes - long before current HSE/COSHH requirements. Emergency Safety Showers The products were soon in demand, and in 1968 the company began to specifically manufacture emergency shower and eye/face wash equipment. Now an international market leader and part of the Justrite Safety Group, Hughes has sites and...

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Understanding European and International Standards 6-7 Tank Fed Safety Showers 8-9 Optional Fittings for Tank Fed Safety Showers 10-11 Indoor Unheated Mains Fed Safety Showers 12-13 Outdoor Safety Showers for Cold Climates 14-15 Outdoor Safety Showers for Hot Climates 16-17 Mobile and Portable Safety Showers 18-19 Eye/Face Washes - Plumbed-In 20-21 Engineered Solutions - custom made products to meet your needs 24-25 Essential Service Contracts 26-27 Spare Parts and Hire Units 28-29 Justrite Safety Group 30-31

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Whatever industry you’re in, there’s nothing more important than keeping your workforce safe - that’s where we come in. Our emergency safety showers, eye/face wash units and decontamination equipment provide you with a safer working environment, greater protection against serious injury and peace of mind that you’re compliant with crucial safety standards. These high-quality products are used in a wide range of industries including oil and gas, offshore, manufacturing and agriculture. They are the first line of defence in the event of an accidental splash or spillage on site. Using them,...

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Why work with Hughes? With a first-class reputation gained from more than 55 years of trading, Hughes is renowned for innovative engineering design, premium-quality products and stringent compliance with European and International standards. Our company was born of innovation in site safety and has been at the forefront of this field ever since. That’s five decades of trusted knowledge and expertise you won’t find elsewhere. It’s what enables us to fully understand your unique requirements and create customised solutions that meet your needs perfectly. Quality is our watchword - with all...

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Understanding European and International Standards There are a number of important considerations when selecting the correct safety showers and eye/face washes for your site, the first of which is to understand what is recommended and required by local, European and International standards. The European standard EN15154 parts 2 and 5, and the internationally recognised ANSI Z358.1-2014 standard recommend performance requirements for industrial eye/face wash units and emergency safety showers. They are focused on the performance, use, installation, testing, maintenance and training of this...

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Water Temperature Emergency equipment should be installed within 10 seconds reach and on the same level as a potential hazard. They must be situated in a prominent position, clearly visible, well-lit and free from any obstructions. Water delivered by safety showers should be tepid, between 16C-38C (60F-100F). At temperatures above 38C (100F) there is the added danger of scalding and increased absorption of harmful chemicals into the skin. Prolonged exposure to water below 16C (60F) increases the risk of thermal shock or hypothermia and prevents the casualty using the shower to decontaminate...

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Justrite Safety Group Tank Fed Safety Showers Effective in environments where a constant water supply cannot be guaranteed. Equally, if there is insufficient water pressure or inadequate flow rates a tank fed safety shower is essential. These showers are highly customisable with a wide range of optional fittings to suit individual site requirements. Take a look at pages 10-11 for more information. ■ Available with a 350 litre or 1500 litre overhead tank ■ Meets EN and ANSI standards, providing tepid water for over 15 minutes* at a guaranteed flow of 76 litres per minute from the shower, and...

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An optional lidded GRP eye/face wash is available with all emergency tank showers In cold climates, the immersion-heated and insulated model prevents the water in the tank from freezing, rendering the shower inoperable. Models are available to suit both hazardous and non-hazardous environments. In environments where temperatures can drop to -50C, the polar tank shower incorporates a double-skinned fibreglass insulated cubicle fitted with internal space heaters to protect the user from the elements. EXP-MH-14KS/1500 Immersion heated 1500L tank fed shower Shown with optional GRP dosed bowl...

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IIHFIH-^.'MTM Justrite Safety Group Optional Fittings for Tank Fed Safety Showers From oil rigs to water treatment sites, petrochemical plants to mining facilities, emergency tank fed showers are the perfect solution for many industries. They are highly customisable and can be tailored to fit your specific safety needs. Whether you require audible alarms to alert workers to the shower being activated, signage and lighting to improve visibility or sumps and strip screens to contain contaminated water, Hughes have a wide range of options to explore. If you have unique requirements simply...

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Also available for the indoor and outdoor range. External Optional Fittings Jacketed 1500L tank shower Shown with: optbnal Hughes Zero Power Cooler, ladder platform:, anti-slip ramps and barriers View more details on the full complement of optional fittings for all models at hughes-safety.com Optional fittings for each shower can be viewed in the drop-down list featured on each product page. To request a quote, simply add the item to your enquiry and submit. Selecting the right options ensures you have the best safety system for your facility while improving safety, increasing functionality...

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Justrite Safety Group Indoor Unheated Safety Showers: Mains-fed The Hughes mains-fed, unheated safety showers suit a range of indoor applications, including a selection designed specifically for the laboratory environment. The scope of the range extends from simple wall or ceiling mounted drench showers, ideal where space is at a premium, to cubicle showers with integral drain sumps, and floor standing units complete with eye wash and body spray. ■ All models provide 76 litres per minute flow rate from the shower, and 12 litres per minute from an eye/face wash meeting the EN and ANSI...

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