Effects of Disinfectants When Doing Industrial Cleaning Tasks

Disinfecting food warehouses proved to be effective industrial cleaning methods to eliminate micro-organisms, however authorities warned food producers on the health risks involved when using chemical-based cleaning supplies.

Queensland, Australia (prHWY.com) December 11, 2012 - Disinfectants are primary cleaning resources which kills bacteria and mould present on various warehouse surfaces and food containers. Most warehouses use chemical-based disinfecting and sanitising agents such as chlorine and acids. Depending on the contamination level, many warehouses use high concentration of disinfectants. Crews who render industrial cleaning services in the storage rooms get exposed to these chemicals, thus suffer minor or major health problems. Many disinfectants cause skin and eye irritations. These minor irritations can cause major inflammations if left untreated. Warehouse cleaning staffs can also inhale toxic fumes of the chemical disinfectants and also cause respiratory diseases. Some disinfectants also cause several types of hypersensitive reactions.

Because of various health issues, warehouses administrators train their cleaning staffs on
proper handling procedures when applying disinfectants. They also purchase approved industrial cleaning products to ensure that the chemical products are inspected by government agencies. Warehouses also train staffs on carefully reading labels to determine toxic and concentration levels and to identify which solvents are applicable when mixing the chemicals. Proper handling procedures also include following time intervals when applying disinfectants to minimise high exposure to the chemicals. Adequate ventilation of the storage rooms provides good air passages for the toxic fumes. Some warehouse companies use carbon air filter systems to absorb foul chemical odours inside the facilities. Most importantly, when performing various industrial cleaning services tasks, warehouse administrators also provide their cleaning staffs with correct personal protective equipment to safeguard employees against the chemical hazards. As long as proficient cleaning management is employed, crews are guaranteed of a safe working environment to provide safe
and clean food products to the public.

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Tag Words: warehouse cleaning, industrial cleaning

Categories: Business

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