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Safety Shower Hire Made Easy

  • Writer: Gaslines
    Gaslines
  • May 13
  • 2 min read


Many industries require an emergency safety shower on-site to be fully compliant with safety regulations. But let’s be honest, purchasing and installing such an expensive piece of equipment for a temporary project seems like overkill. 


However, safety is never optional. Whether you are handling chemicals or working with cement, you need a way to ensure your complete safety on-site. That is where safety shower hiring comes in and by utilizing industry-leading Hughes Safety Showers hire units, your site gains premium protection and flexibility.



Why Hiring Just Makes Sense


Hiring an emergency safety shower is often the best option when it comes to temporary worksites. There are many reasons as to why it just makes sense, with two of the main reasons being flexibility and cost.


  • Deployment & Integration: Hire units are designed for immediate site integration and quick installation which eliminates the need for a plumber or extensive pipework.

  • Certified Compliance: Hire units are maintained by the providers to ensure they are meeting safety standards. This removes the burden of compliance testing for the renter. 

  • Cost & Asset Management: Hiring eliminates the expensive upfront cost of purchasing a safety shower and the potential storage cost. Once the project is complete the hired unit can be decommissioned and returned to the provider. 



Our Fleet

We currently have two different options of Hughes Mobile Safety Showers available for hire:


1. The Hughes 1200L Mobile Heated Shower


  • High-Risk Protection: Designed for zones where long-duration rinsing is critical.

  • 15-Minute Flow: Features a 1200-litre capacity to deliver the continuous flow required for a full decontamination cycle.

  • Climate Controlled: Includes an integral immersion heater and dual-safety thermostat to maintain tepid water, even during Irish winter freezes.

  • Fully Mobile: Can be towed by a standard vehicle and repositioned as your hazard moves.


For more information, please view the official Hughes Safety Showers data sheet below:




2. The Hughes STD-40K Mobile Self-Contained Safety Shower


  • Rapid Response: A compact, 114-litre unit perfect for lower-risk areas or as a supplement to larger stations.

  • Manoeuvrable: Equipped with pneumatic tyres to navigate rough terrain or fit through standard internal doorways.

  • Instant Activation: The unit is constantly pressure-charged, providing an instant deluge the moment the lever is activated.


For more information, please view the official Hughes Safety Showers product video and data sheet below:




Next Steps


If the Hughes 1200L Mobile Heated Shower or the Hughes STD-40K Mobile Self-Contained Safety Shower are the right fit for your site, or if you need expert advice on which safety shower best suits your requirements, please contact our team at:


  • Email: sales@mahealy.ie 

  • Arklow, Wicklow (0402 32116) 

  • Passage West, Cork (021 484 1370)

 
 
 

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