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What Is Inclusive Restroom Design and Where Is It Appropriate?

February 16, 2021 ·

What Is Inclusive Restroom Design?

Inclusive design means making a space feel welcoming for all people. How is this different from, say, designing gender-neutral bathrooms? Inclusive design goes further. It improves bathroom efficiency and reduces wait times because each stall is available to any person looking to use it, regardless of age, gender, and ability.

Case Study: Taking Students’ Safety Seriously

February 12, 2021 ·

Case Study: Helping Schools Re-Open Safely with Portable Sinks & Water Refill Stations

In Fall 2020, the Garden Grove Unified School District knew hand washing and hydration would be critical to re-opening for on-site classes. They called their ELMCO® Stewart rep to see how Acorn Engineering and Murdock Manufacturing could help.

What on Earth Is a Waterless Urinal?

December 2, 2020 ·

Stainless Steel Waterless Urinal, Model No. 2159

How do waterless urinals work? Urine flows down the bowl, then passes through a debris-catching strainer. From there it goes through a one-way duckbill diaphragm that lets the urine pass into the plumbing system while preventing odors from coming back out.

OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Construction Sites

September 23, 2020 ·

OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Construction Sites

General guidance for all workers and employers is in line with CDC advice, but OSHA recommendations for specific industries, including construction sites, are more detailed.

Does Your Stash of Hand Sanitizer Contain Toxic Wood Alcohol?

September 10, 2020 ·

Is Your Hand Sanitizer Safe?

The CDC encourages the use of hand sanitizer when hand washing stations with soap and water are not available, but the FDA recently discovered toxic wood alcohol in some brands. Find out if your hand sanitizer is safe!

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