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On March 17, 2015,refinery safety showers were changed forever.

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A T R U E S TO R YOn March 17, 2015, Tom Jenkins* was seriously injured in a corrosive

chemicals accident at the refinery where he worked. Coworkers

immediately helped Tom to a nearby cubical safety shower where he

needed assistance under the shower.

Further complicating an already dangerous situation, the limited shower

access not only inhibited the ability of refinery personnel to help Tom

stand up in the shower, but also greatly complicated the emergency

responders’ efforts to administer the urgent care Tom needed.

After the incident, the refinery contacted Alpine Technical Services

(ATS) for a solution, and a new era in safety showers began.

Introducing ShieldSafe.TM

*NOTE: This is a true event. Names and dates have been changed to protect our client and its employees.

Solution:After failing to find a standard solution, refineryengineers collaborated with ATS to create the first extra-large, multiple-entrance safety shower—thus starting ATS’s innovative and proprietary safety shower line.

Problem:At the time of the incident there was not a safety shower cubicle on the market large enough to accommodate an accident victim plus two or three aid responders.

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E X E C U T I V E S U M M A RY

Protect Your EmployeesYour employees are your greatest asset. A safe workforce maintains production,

improves employee trust and morale, and substantially reduces liability to your

plant and management.

An Abundance of Look-Alike Safety ProductsToday, there are dozens of safety manufacturers selling to the refinery industry.

Most of these companies develop products simply to compete with their

competition—creating an abundance of look-alike products that may or may not

satisfy the needs of your company.

We Choose to Think DifferentlyATS works directly with refinery safety officers and engineers to provide safety

solutions that often fall outside the box of typical safety shower product lines.

We’ve solved dozens of unique safety problems for our customers and have

subsequently incorporated these solutions into our ShieldSafe™ product line. The

result is one of the most innovative safety product lines on the market.

Did You Know?Plumbed safety showers are required to be accessible within 10 seconds of an incident, and should be placed every 100 feet within a plant. Shower sites should be in well-lit and conspicuous locations. ANSI Z358.1 (2014)

Problem:A 4000-pound tank-fed shower requires a foundation in order to meet seismic and wind load codes. However, digging a foundation in a refinery can be very expensive and dangerous.

Solution:ATS has created an above-ground, reinforcedfoundation that meets seismic and wind loadrequirements in 90% of worldwide sites.

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“I look forward to working with you on the next order. You and your team are top notch!”

Stephanie, global engineering firm

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Innovative Safety Showers That Simply Perform BetterOver the years, requests from our refinery customers have influenced our product line

development. ShieldSafe safety showers are designed, built, and customized to meet

these unique needs and include innovative solutions tailored to refinery use, as well as

many traditional applications.

Assembly-Certified—The New, Higher Standard of SafetyThe state of Washington now requires safety showers to be Assembly-Certified. Due

to the higher standard of safety required to earn this certification, it is becoming

increasingly popular even outside of Washington.  

To earn the distinction of “Assembly-Certified,” every component of a safety shower

must be certified by an OSHA-approved testing lab. In addition, the entire unit, as

an assembly, must be certified. ShieldSafe is the first—and still the only—Assembly-

Certified shower available.

Quality You Can Bet Your Life OnBecause ShieldSafe uses only the highest quality materials, you can trust that your

shower will work correctly every time—especially when you need it most. ShieldSafe

parts are highly durable, resulting in lower maintenance costs and longer lasting, more

reliable showers.

Did You Know?Proper treatment requires a minimum of a 15-minute drench shower at the rate of 20 gallons per minute. ANSI Z 358.1 (2014)

Solution:To meet Washington’s new requirements, the refinery contracted with ATS to produce Assembly-Certified showers that are compliant with both OSHA and the strictest state regulations.

Problem:A Washington refinery needed to replace aging showers in order to comply with the state’s new Assembly-Certified safety standard. After an extensive search, the refinery found that no company produced a shower that meets this standard.

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“Over the past 35 years, I have talked to many companies and was quite impressed with your level of knowledge.” Dan, strategic government solutions provider

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OPTIONAL ABOVE-GRADE FOUNDATIONOur gravity-fed, self-contained safety showers include an option for our patent-pending, above-grade foundation. This foundation eliminates the hazard and expense of excavating foundations for tank-fed safety showers at refineries and other large, industrial facilities.

MULTIPLE DOOR ENTRYCertain ShieldSafe showers have three sets of insulated, spring-loaded doors that can be accessed from three directions for maximum convenience and safety.

TEPID WATERAll ShieldSafe products meet ANSI standards, which require safety shower and eyewash water temps and fall within a range of 15.6°C (60°F) to 37.8°C (100°F).

EASY TO INSTALLShieldSafe safety showers come ready for simple, trouble-free installation forminimal facility disruption.

UPGRADEABLE &CUSTOMIZABLEShieldSafe safety showers are designed to be easily upgraded in order to comply with the latest standard/statute changes and specific industry requirements.

FULLY COMPLIANTShieldSafe safety showers are fully compliant with ANSI standards and OSHA requirements. This reduces risk and liability and provides peace of mind to both corporate leaders and employees.

TOTAL SAFETYGoing beyond traditional cubicle safety showers, our large Fortress model (shown here) provides other commonly required safety options, such as defibrillator, stretcher, eye and ear protection, bandaging, and other necessary safety products.

BUILT TO LASTFor superior strength and durability,many ShieldSafe products are builtwith stainless steel frames, valves, and fittings. Some designs can even withstand hurricane-force winds.

CLEAN WATERShieldSafe’s water filtering options ensure you always have clean water to treat accident victims.

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TOP 5 REASONS REFINERIES CHOOSE SHIELDSAFE

State and Federal Compliance Laws and private industry standards are in place to protect employees’ health and safety. Strict adherence to these laws and standards protects both corporations and their managing personnel from liability related to safety showers and eyewashes. ATS is a leader in safety shower compliance and will help instruct your refinery personnel on how to meet state and federal regulations.

Event Foresight You never know if you are fully prepared until it’s too late. For years, ATS has created custom safety shower solutions for the oil & gas industry. We have been listening, adapting, and inventing for our customers. We’ve implemented this vast knowledge and innovation in our premier safety shower product line, ShieldSafe.

Location, Location, Location Many factors should be considered when selecting the best safety shower equipment for your refinery. Climate, potable water and power supply, hazard classification requirements, and number of personnel are just a few factors to consider. ATS offers a full product line of safety showers to meet these needs and effectively protect your employees. We have designed modular safety showers for hard-to-access and low-ceiling areas, as well as above-grade foundations to eliminate the high costs and liabilities of digging at refinery sites.

Lack of On-Site Water or Power Many locations that require safety shower protection lack a potable water source at the point of risk. ShieldSafe’s self-contained, gravity-fed showers provide ANSI and OSHA-compliant protection in remote, low-flow, and no-water environments. Our best-in-class Safety Rig mobile safety shower is available for purchase or rental, with full maintenance services included.

Easy to Update and Customize It can become time-consuming and expensive to keep up with ever-changing government regulations and safety industry standards. The answer is a shower that is easily updated and/or customized, thus saving hassle and expensive replacement costs. ATS’s ShieldSafe shower line is adaptive and designed to meet your requirements today, and for years to come.

Did You Know?To be compliant, safety shower/eyewashwater temperatures must fall within therange of 15.6°C (60°F) and 37.8°C (100°F).

ANSI Z358.1 (2014)

Problem:Standard cubicle safety showers on the market often cannot fit through narrow doorways, in many elevators, or in labs or other facilities with eight-foot ceilings.

Solution:ATS design engineers have created a modular ShieldSafe cubicle solution for labs and other indoor facilities with confined space and low ceilings.

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“These products, in conjunction with the services provided by ATS, work better than anything else we have tried.”

Richard, facilities manager

N E X T S T E P S

Innovative Experts in Business SolutionsShieldSafe safety showers are created and backed by the most innovative problem-

solving team in the industry. The resulting products are safer, longer lasting, and

more cost effective—making ShieldSafe the smartest choice for both business and safety.

Our specialists are ready to help in any situation, whether it’s an emergency trailer

delivery or a long-term design and buildout. We’re just a phone call away.

You’ll Like Working with Our PeopleIn business, you want to work with bright, hard-working, honest people that tell

you what you need to know—not just what you want to hear. At ATS, we work

hard to earn your respect by providing solutions to your specific problems. You’ll

not only appreciate what we do, but how we do it.

Let’s TalkIf you have any immediate questions, don’t hesitate to call ATS directly. We would

enjoy talking with you and learning about your unique safety shower needs.

Please call our consultant team at 800-747-9953.

Thanks,

         Mark Kolibos    ATS, Executive Vice President 

Did You Know?Plumbed safety showers are required to be activated weekly to clear stagnant water and ensure proper operation. Showers should be inspected to annually to stay within compliance. ANSI Z358.1 (2014)

Problem:Safety shower maintenance and checkups are often overlooked due to higher priority activities at a refinery.

Solution:ATS offers maintenance programs that provide bi-annual check ups, flushing to meet code, water stabilizing renewals for safe water, and reasonable ANSI updates of equipment for peace of mind. Showers are completely owned and maintained by ATS.

“Thank you guys for the best customer service. It’s GREAT to see a company take pride in that department.”

Jake, oil and gas field supplier

PLEASE NOTE: This document contains propritary information and may not be shared digitally or otherwise outside your organization. © Copyright 2016, Alpine Technical Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

ClassicTM and FlexFitTM Safety ShowersThe ShieldSafe line of Classic and Protector safety showers and eyewashes include many 

proprietary innovations that ATS has developed as a result of custom requests from our

customers. 

Our FlexFit safety shower is ideal for laboratories and other applications where eight-

foot ceilings don’t allow for standard-sized safety shower cubicles but used shower

water must still be contained.

Assembly-Certified—The New, Higher Standard of SafetyATS’s self-contained, gravity-fed, Tower Showers are the answer to low-flow or no potable

water lines. These systems can be engineered to store shower water in a variety of strategic

places with remote tank and self-contained safety shower options.

Our self-contained, Tower Showers function properly at temperatures as low as -55°C (-67°F).

All of our CSA safety showers with electrical components are assembly-certified.

Introducing ShieldSafe’s New FortressThe Fortress is accessible from three directions and is the only safety shower that offers enough

space for several people to assist a severely injured worker. The Fortress can be configured to assist

more than one injured employee at a time and provides a safe, weather-free environment where first

aid can be administered immediately following a decontamination shower. ShieldSafe safety showers are created and backed by the most innovative problem-solving

engineering team in the industry. Our consultants are ready to help in any situation, whether you

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The Safety RigTM

ATS’s mobile Safety Rig was designed from the ground up by engineers that create high-end,

specialty trailer designs for NASA. It includes several patent-pending innovations that no

other safety shower trailer has, including dual electric/pneumatic pump capability, waste

water containment within the trailer frame, shop air pump capability, dressing area, and

more. This self-contained safety shower is built to military standards and is completely compliant

with ANSI Z358.1 (2014) standards. It meets all OSHA requirements. Safety Rig is available for

purchase or as a rental with full maintenance services included.

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