PPE dispensers are essential in food and pharmaceutical environments to prevent cross-contamination and maintain strict hygiene standards. This organisational tool helps to minimise workers direct contact with multiple PPE items at once, reducing the risk of contamination between products. This hygienic equipment can also be used to streamline PPE retrieval in a systematic approach that ensures employees can quickly and hygienically access necessary equipment without compromising safety.
The choice between open and enclosed dispensers
Choosing between open and enclosed PPE dispensers can have significant implications for hygiene and safety within your hygienic environment. Open dispensers, while offering easier access, expose PPE to environmental contaminants such as dust, airborne particles, or accidental contact, increasing the risk of contamination. In comparison, enclosed PPE dispensers offer better protection by keeping items sealed from external contaminants, ensuring PPE remains sterile and uncontaminated until use.
Enclosed dispensers are generally the preferred option in high-risk areas thanks to the superior protection without impeding access. Businesses can also streamline the gowning process by offering PPE dispensers incorporating multiple stations to equip staff with up to five types of PPE in one step.
Hygienic features
Teknomek’s industry-leading hygienic designs’ focus on the ease of cleaning and the maintenance of hygiene standards. Many of our PPE dispensers feature sloping tops and drainage slots for rapid draining during the clean down process. This also prevents moisture from pooling which can cause bacterial growth.
We offer both pedestal and wall-mounted variants to fit every hygienic space with enhanced accessibility during the clean down process. The wall-mounted versions of our front access and lift lid dispensers are designed with fixing points that sit proud of the wall, enabling staff to quickly and efficiently clean the entire area.
Lift lid or front access dispensers
When comparing lift-lid and front-access PPE dispensers, the choice depends on the specific needs of the environment and the ease of use required. Lift-lid dispensers provide more secure, enclosed storage that protects PPE from contaminants however, this can be less convenient in high traffic areas as it introduces more touchpoints where contamination can occur.
Front-access dispensers can be better suited to fast-paced environments, such as food production lines, as they make it quicker and easier to obtain the necessary PPE in a hurry. However, it’s worth considering the risk of potential exposure to environmental contaminants. Ultimately, the decision between lift-lid and front-access dispensers should balance the need for speed and hygiene, depending on the operational demands and contamination risks of the specific environment.
What PPE is available?
The use of PPE can pose a risk to product integrity during the production process. To mitigate this risk, Teknomek recommends the use of metal detectable PPE with powder-free gloves, mob caps, beard snoods and ear plugs available as part of our PPE collection. The use of detectable equipment ensures that no foreign objects end up in the final product and ensures compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines. This due diligence also proves to auditors your willingness to comply with BRCGS audit requirements.
Want to find out more?
Our team of experts are on hand to advise on the best products for your hygienic environment. Just call +44 (0)1603 788 833 or email mail@teknomek.co.uk today.
