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Covid-19

  • Where Can Schools Invest ARP ESSER Funds Right Now?

    July 28, 2022

    Updated 10/31/2022! Need to know where to look for information about how ESSER funds have been used in your area?Educators continue to give this issue careful consideration. How can schools most effectively invest this temporary funding?

  • Case Study: Taking Students’ Safety Seriously

    February 12, 2021

    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.

  • Join Us in Commemorating Global Handwashing Day

    October 13, 2020

    We have always advocated for the importance of washing hands regularly with soap and water, but it has become an even more urgent matter in the wake of the pandemic. We’d like to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the discrepancies in the availability of basic hand washing facilities and materials worldwide.

  • OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Construction Sites

    September 23, 2020

    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

    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!

  • Acorn Engineering Brings Hand Washing to Students in Nevada’s Desert

    August 4, 2020

    This Las Vegas school needed to provide convenient hand washing stations for anyone entering the building—the Eco-Trough™ hand sink was the perfect solution.

  • Healthy Hand Washing Solutions and Innovations

    June 19, 2020

    The commercial plumbing marketplace is responding to the increased demand for fixtures that emphasize proper and frequent hand washing.