Give accidents the slip
August 1st 2008 Food service workers are more likely to be injured by slips and trips than anything
else.ECOLAB says its enzyme-based Wash 'n Walk floor cleaner eliminates the cause of
slippery floors – and can reduce water usage by up to 90 per cent
Anew floor cleaner which digests the greasy build up on floors
and is proven to increase the friction of slippery kitchen quarry
tiles is set to boost floor cleaning and could help avoid
accidents caused by slipping.Wash 'n Walk eliminates the ingrained
cause of slippery floors with a continuous enzyme action which
builds up after each application. Based on patent-pending
technology,Wash 'n Walk degrades deep down
grease deposits making floors clean and safe.
Cleaning is carried out with cold water and
rinsing is not necessary as Wash 'n Walk
continues to work breaking down even
the most tenacious grease and grime.
The UK launch of Wash 'n Walk is
timely as the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) has just initiated the
Shattered Lives campaign targeting
people working in and managing
kitchens.The campaign aims to raise
awareness of the risks and help those
involved to take action to prevent slips,
trips and falls.
Effective floor cleaning is a major
component of the campaign and the
HSE says:"Most slips happen on wet or
dirty floors, anything that gets onto the
floor needs to be removed quickly and
effectively. Ensure cleaning is carried out in the correct manner using
the right products and equipment."
Reduce slips and water
"Wash 'n Walk's formula combines biological ingredients with
traditional cleaning agents to eat away the build-up of grease
commonly found in restaurants and food service operations," says
ECOLAB marketing manager, Nick Burchell."It is pH neutral so there is
no chemical damage to the floor.Application is with a mop so
minimum investment in cleaning equipment is needed.And with no
rinsing required, there is a potential 90 per cent reduction in water
usage".
Ruth Nattress,Hospitality Manager at De Vere, Slaley Hall,
Northumberland was a Wash 'n Walk triallist."There has been
consistent progress in the cleanliness and appearance of the whole
floor since we began four weeks ago," she says."Feedback from the
kitchen staff is very positive.The floor has definitely improved and is
now less slippery.The grout and tiles are much cleaner. "
HSE statistics show that slipping and tripping are the single most
common cause of major injury in UK workplaces, with around 11,000
major injuries each year. People working in foodservice are more
likely to be injured through slips and trips than anything else.The
costs to industry are substantial in both financial and human terms.
Ecolab is supporting the HSE Shattered Lives campaign and
distributing HSE 'Stop Slips in
Kitchens'posters to customers. More articles from Ecolab Limited: | 
