SAFETY IN THE PLANT
THE MERITS OF UV DISINFECTION
Don’t be complacent about hygiene in the post- Covid era: Ken Kershener reveals the benefits of full facility disinfection across air, water and surfaces
T
he world would like to forget Covid and return to normal like a pandemic never happened. And that’s understandable. But we
should not overcompensate and forget that bacteria, fungi and viruses of myriad types are still with us and will continue to cause harm locally and occasionally globally. For instance, at the time of writing,
there is an emerging scare in England. Customers of dairy giant Müller, the manufacturer of Cadbury treats, are being asked to return specific products due to potential contamination by listeria bacteria. Consumption of foods tainted with this bacterium can lead to severe
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stomach illness and even death in some people. During the Covid-19 pandemic, hygiene became a top priority in every aspect of life. As we transition to the post-Covid era, maintaining good hygiene standards should remain a priority, especially at work, where many people are in close contact. One way to do that is by implementing full facility disinfection across air, water and surfaces. Full facility disinfection means more
than scrubbing the toilets and clearing the breakroom fridge. It involves using advanced technologies, such as UV lighting, to disinfect every nook
and cranny of a facility. It includes air purification systems that filter out pathogens, water filtration and disinfection systems that ensure the water supply is free from contaminants, and surface disinfection procedures that eliminate bacteria and viruses on all surfaces. Although many facilities did ramp up their cleaning protocols during the pandemic, it is essential to avoid getting complacent now and assume that threats have passed. Tere are still many harmful pathogens that can pose a risk to workers’ health. Full facility disinfection can help to eliminate these risks and promote a healthier environment for everyone.
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