Infection Prevention

• 5 Benefits of Commercial Hand Washing Stations in the Workplace

  November 16, 2023

  

  Hand washing stations do far more than provide a necessary convenience; they serve as cornerstones of workplace wellness, productivity, and professional reputation. Let’s delve into their benefits and underscore their importance in contemporary workspaces.

• 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.

• What on Earth Is a Waterless Urinal?

  December 2, 2020

  

  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.

• 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.

• Case Study: Custom Hand Washing Stations for Philadelphia Zoo

  March 3, 2014

  

  We’re more conscious than ever before of the importance of hand washing to infection prevention. Learn how several MGI divisions came together to provide non-freezing outdoor hand washing stations for a children’s petting zoo.