Food and beverage manufacturers know that consumer health – and business reputation – rest on good hygiene! Yet maintaining hygiene can be challenging, especially in fast-paced manufacturing environments with lots of employees.
It’s easy for cleaning tools to become disorganised and misplaced, or for the wrong tools to be used for the wrong task. This poses a risk of cross-contamination, and a sub-standard clean. Tools themselves also need to be properly cleaned to prevent contamination.
Wells, a Vikan company, offers cleaning solutions that can help manufacturers stay compliant, streamline cleaning processes and run an organised, efficient operation.
Danish company Vikan is a leading manufacturer of premium cleaning tools designed specifically for the food and beverage industry. The range includes mops, brooms, scrapers, dustpans and brushes, shovels, scoops and buckets made of durable, food-safe polymers that can withstand rigorous cleaning processes.
One-piece or minimal-joint construction helps eliminate dirt traps, while the non-porous surfaces help prevent bacterial growth and make cleaning the tools easy. The tools are also ergonomically designed for worker comfort across long shifts.
The Vikan range features Ultra Safe Technology, a unique bristle system that minimises the risk of bristle loss and contamination. Buckets and scoops are easily hosed out to maintain cleanliness. Tools are colour-coded mostly by area of use or by application, with up to 12 colours to choose from.
Shadow boards are also available to organise cleaning tools and make them easier to access. Everything hangs labelled and colour-coded for use in specific areas, so workers aren’t wasting time searching for the tools they need, or risking cross-contamination from picking up the closest one to hand!
Wells Marketing Manager Christine Venables says shadow boards are valuable additions to maximise efficiency in any manufacturing site.
“Shadow boards create efficiency in the workflow. They make everyone aware of where things should be, create visual standards, and save time, energy and money.”
In addition, Wells can help manufacturers maintain optimum hygiene with a site survey.
The free site survey:
The site survey helps provide assurance that businesses are compliant and following best industry practice. It can assist in audit preparation, support continuous improvement and increase awareness of good hygiene practices amongst workers and management.
Wells General Manager Arto Taalikka says the surveys provide many benefits, including helping manufacturers ensure cleaning teams are organised, have the tools they need for each task, and are able to work efficiently.
“We work hand in hand with businesses to make sure quality systems are in place and solutions meet their needs. Customers are busy, and we can help them see things they may normally overlook.”
As Australia’s leading supplier of industrial solutions, Blackwoods has everything you need to keep your operations running smoothly. Talk to your Blackwoods account manager about Vikan tools, and booking a free Wells site survey. Stay prepared, because productivity should never be left to chance.