Safety and sustainability
June 1st 2008

Green Planet Solutions md,Matthew Anderson, looks at the importance of ensuring the safety of cleaning operatives and the part that can be played by green cleaning products

Chemicals and acids harmful to both people and the environment are constantly under review. Microbiological products provide a potential solution in both human and environmental terms.

As well as protecting staff and boosting a company’s green credentials, using microbiological products can also cut down on paperwork.Under the REACH directive, companies are required to register any harmful chemicals used by workers or the company; however this does not usually apply to these genuinely eco-friendly products as they are typically classified as non hazardous.The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) legislation also requires companies to report on the use of harmful substances so they can monitor and help to control exposure, protecting the health of employees.This reporting involves time consuming form filling and failure to comply can result in legal action, however companies that use microbiological products cut down the process and save company time.

For those companies that are genuinely concerned about staff welfare there has never been a better time to eliminate harmful chemicals from your cleaning regimes and with the new breed of highly effective microbiological cleaners they will not have to compromise their effectiveness to do so. Washroom consultancy Green Planet Solutions helps businesses improve their washroom facilities while reducing environmental impact. For more information call 0870 4211700.

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