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Health & Safety
Better at battling bacteria
Look out acids and alkalis about
It is probable that your
Ultramicrofibre on a range of hospital surfaces, employees work with acids and
(UMF) cloths are which were sterilised, then alkalis, as most cleaning
significantly more contaminated with bacterial chemicals are acid or alkali based,
effective than J suspensions. Both the Vikan UMF says Kingfisher.
cloths in cloths and J cloths were The company asks; if an
removing moistened with deionised water accident happens, do you realise
harmful bacteria prior to use. that a normal saline eyewash
from hospital The UCLH findings concluded, takes more than three hours to
surfaces, proves a “UMF cloths are considerably have any effect on acids or
research paper more effective than J cloths at alkalis? effective neutralising agent for
carried out by removing MRSA, ACCB, K.oxytoca Do your employees feel safe acids and alkalis in the eye or on
University College and C.diff spores. In most cases, using their current eyewash the skin. It’s claimed a 1l bottle
Hospital Trusts’ Department of cleaning with UMF cloths, but not systems? has the same effect as 50ls of
Microbiology (UCLH), says Vikan. J cloths, resulted in complete, or The picture on the right is the normal tap water.
UCLH selected UMF cloths almost complete, removal of result of an over-charged battery. Immediate application could
from Vikan ErgoClean, to test for culturable or C.diff spores.” Kingfisher says its product prevent further damage to the
the removal of MRSA, Klebsiella
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‘eyeVolution’ could make the eyes; as acids and alkalis can
oxytoca, ACCB and C.diff spores
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difference between saving or penetrate the cornea in just 45
losing your eye should seconds.
Looking good
misfortune occur.
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eyeVolution is a rapid and
Tel: 0845 0700 626
Dickies produces a wide range of
Safety specs and respirator in one
protective clothing and footwear
specifically designed for the A new concept in eye and The wrap around one-piece
cleaning industry. Two of the best respiratory protection has been lens is anti-mist and anti-scratch
selling products from the developed by JSP that solves the coated as standard, while the
company are from its Redhawk problem of non-compatibility of mask holder and filter, which
range – the Super Work Trousers safety eyewear and disposable incorporates an exhalation valve
(Code No: WD884) and the Mens’
Action Trousers (Code No:
New pull cord
masks as well as increasing for comfort and
overall comfort longer filter life,
WD814).
Both are made from durable
of cleanliness
for the wearer. weighs less than 60g.
The Filterspec The initial unit is
and comfortable 65% polyester Sleeve It says you need to grasp unit combines a mask sold with three
and 35% cotton, and feature every opportunity to maintain and disposable filter replacement masks.
external knee pad pouches with cleanliness and safety within your with safety Replacement filters
numerous useful pockets medical facility by stopping the spectacles in a way are sold separately in
(buttoned for the ‘Super Work’ spread of bacterial and viral that allows both boxes of 10.
and zipped for the ‘Mens Action’). infections, which can threaten protective devices to work The spectacles
The smart, navy blue with red patient health and well-being. independently, but in harmony. conform to EN166.1F, and the
piping, Ladies Redhawk Zip Front And that’s where its new Spectacles with a mask can be mask conforms to EN1827:1999
Coverall (Code No: WD4839W) product Cordgienic can help. It’s uncomfortable. Glasses can cause FMP2.
has full waist elastication and a a wipe clean pull cord for lights mask leakage, reducing
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pleated action-back. It is available and emergency alarms – and protection and misting lenses.
Tel:01993 826050
in sizes 10-20. more than that, it has integral
Polo, sweat and T shirts, Hi-Vis anti-bacterial properties that can
jackets and waistcoats and a help halt the spread of bacterial
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