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Equipment Hygiene
Unit: Promote the Image of and Support Hygiene in the Workplace

Cleaning Methods for Tools and Equipment

Any equipment or tools that are used within the work environment should always be kept as clean as possible. This not only extends the working life and efficiency of the equipment, it also prevents the spreading of germs and infection. Depending on the size and nature of the equipment, there are many ways of keeping things clean. These include

  • Washing with hot soapy water
  • Boiling in water
  • Disinfectants
  • Sterilisation
  • Ultraviolet radiation cabinet