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WORKPLACE SAFETY


TranSforming SafETy and HygiEnE in LogiSTicS


Challenging TradiTional Cleaning: a ThreaT To SafeTy and SuSTainabiliTy?


While traditional chemical cleaning methods might deliver results, this can come at the cost of both safety and the environment. Harsh chemical cleaners use ingredients such


as ammonia and chlorine, which can pose some health risks for workers and may accelerate wear and tear on equipment and surfaces. Natural solutions are often versatile and can


be used across a range of applications – with no harsh or corrosive chemicals, natural cleaning alternatives may be transformative for operations handling and livestock logistics. Presenting opportunity to increase safety


and efficiency in transportation and sanitation of animals. Moreover, for logistics operations handling


food, the challenge of finding food-safe cleaning solutions adds another layer of complexity and additional costs to the sanitation process. Beyond safety concerns, the environmental


impact of traditional chemical cleaning solutions can be significant. Cleaning is at every touch point of logistics,


meaning companies must go through large amounts of cleaning products to maintain the appropriate standards and meet regulations. In addition, traditional cleaners typically come in single-use packaging, which inevitably contributes to waste and landfill issues. Other environmental issues include harsh


chemicals washing into waterways and polluting water sources, impacting aquatic life and threatening ecosystems.


The TranSformaTive Power of naTural Cleaning


Improving sustainability within most aspects of logistics is not an easy challenge – but changing cleaning practices and switching to natural alternatives can deliver significant benefits. As the world strives for a more sustainable


future, natural cleaning solutions have emerged as safe and effective alternatives to harsh traditional cleaning products. One of the biggest misconceptions about


using natural cleaning products in logistics is their perceived effectiveness – with many believing they simply don’t work as well. The reality is that the latest generation of natural sanitising solutions can offer comparable performance today. Additionally, natural cleaning agents are


typically food-safe, meaning one cleaning agent can be used across numerous applications. They are also typically non-toxic and biodegradable, meaning they pose little to


no threat to the waterways or the ecosystem. The lack of harsh corrosive chemicals in


natural cleaning solutions also gives them an improved safety profile for people, plant and machinery. In terms of staff members, cleaning staff can handle the products without risk and, often, with no PPE required. In addition, the products will not damage machinery or surfaces. Ultimately finding the right natural cleaning


solution can have a transformative impact on sustainability within logistics – offering a triple benefit of safety, sustainability and maintaining sanitation standards.


Saving energy and CoST wiTh naTural Cleaning


Using natural cleaning agents can also help the industry reduce the energy and utility costs of cleaning operations. This is because some modern natural cleaning solutions can be used in ambient or room-temperature water. This can save on both costs and time when


compared to alternative sanitation options such as steam cleaning and using chemical cleaners that often require hot water to be effective.


Moreover, the corrosive nature of natural


cleaning alternatives may provide substantial cost-saving benefits on the repairs and longevity of machinery that must undergo regular cleaning to maintain hygiene standards. Bioshield is an award-winning


biotechnology business providing purpose- designed, natural, antibacterial, food-safe preventative, and protective solutions. The company produces a natural cleaning


product from orange waste that can be formulated as different sanitising products for various logistics applications. This includes food wash, atmospheric misting, space sanitisation and hard surface protection – so it can be used safely in warehouses and vehicles throughout the supply chain. It’s made from completely natural organic


compounds from oranges, natural bioflavonoids, and organic acids and offers comparative performance to synthetic, chemical-based alternatives. It also provides long-lasting results, as its antimicrobial properties last 30 days or more on surfaces.


Bioshield Systems www.bioshieldsystems.com


When it comes to logistics, safety is non-negotiable. Ensuring worker well-being, safeguarding goods, and maintaining operational efficiency depends on a rigorous commitment to health and safety protocols. While logistics companies invest heavily in protective gear, training, and workspace organisations, there is a crucial aspect of safety that is easy to overlook – sanitation. Here, Brent Stansfield, director at Bioshield Systems, explores sanitation in logistics, looking at how safety, hygiene and sustainability can be improved by switching to natural cleaning solutions.


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