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  What is PPE – Things you need to know  1st March 2022  | By Rhea Crosbie   |  Cleaning Tips ,  Environmental Health ,  Hygiene ,  Sustainability ,  Coronovirus Personal Protective Equipment, also known as PPE has become crucial over the last few years due to COVID-19, to the point where it is now used daily by almost everyone across the world, including myself. Protective equipment such as face coverings, gloves and gowns are now vital to people’s lives, even more than they were before the virus. In some workplaces across the world, it is a legal requirement to wear PPE. However, yes, it may save hundreds of thousands of lives; but some choose to ignore this out of personal choice – but why? Do people really understand how important PPE is?   There are many different types of PPE but the term usually relates to clothing, headwear, or eyewear that has been specifically made to protect an individual who may face a health risk or danger i...

  First Aid Kits.... important things to remember  21st September 2021  | By Anna Armstrong As the population becomes ever vigilant in terms of making sure that everyone is safe, First Aid kits can be seen almost wherever we go.  The increase in population, and the more movement that we as individuals are afforded, the more the likelihood you will be to find a First Aid Kit, whether it be in a public place or in a workplace.  It is absolutely best practice to make sure that at the very least there is a first aid kit.   View Astral Hygiene’s full range of First Aid Kits here.   Differing work environments have different requirements in terms of the first aid kits that need to be on site to comply with health and safety.  For instance in an environment where there are heated equipment (fryers, ovens, grills) you will require a  Burn First Aid Kit , which contains burn stop dressings, burn dressings etc – which will allow you to treat the burn i...

Legionella and Water Hygiene: Key Considerations Legionella control starts with understanding your water system and assessing its risks. A general cleaning-product claim does not establish that a product or process will control Legionella throughout a water system. Plan appropriate controls Controls may include managing temperatures, avoiding stagnation, inspecting the system, cleaning and descaling outlets, and keeping records. The appropriate programme depends on the system and the people using the premises. Clean outlets safely HSE advises dismantling, cleaning and descaling showerheads and associated hoses quarterly, or as determined by the risk assessment. Do not select a general kitchen sanitiser for water-system treatment merely because it carries BS EN 1276. Follow HSE water-system guidance and its maintenance guidance . Obtain competent advice where required. This blog was written by  Anna Armstrong ,  Director of Sales and Operations  at Astral.  Please...

  While many decisions are made to ensure the health and safety of personnel, safety representatives must also develop programs that focus on productivity and efficiency, which can often be a difficult balance to achieve. Creating a safe workplace environment involves the development of necessary procedures, communication and execution of training and inspection programs. Use these 6 tips as the first line of defense to decrease worker incidents and injuries: 1.Understand the Role of Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Each type of PPE is engineered to protect workers against occupational hazards. Safety glasses protect a worker’s eyes from contact by objects and debris. Wraparound goggles provide side protection and some designs will reduce liquid and vapor penetration. Laboratory coats and secondary disposable PPE wear may offer protection against chemical spills, splashes and arc flash hazards. However, the correct fabric and materials must be selected, as not all apparel ...