The Return to Work

As businesses start to reopen business owners are having to start thinking about the way they are approaching the Health and Safety aspect of their sites in the current climate.

Electronic equipment plays an ever increasing role in our daily lives; whether at home or in the workplace. These sophisticated pieces of technology are often operated in hygiene sensitive areas by multiple individuals throughout the working day. However, for practical reasons they are the first to be wrapped up before the main cleaning and disinfection processes start. But what if there was a decontamination process that could offer a Log 6 reduction and is entirely electronics friendly?

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was commissioned by their Government to carry out trials to decontaminate a workplace following a biological attack. Anthrax was selected as the pathogen, but it could have been another bacteria or virus. They elected to use a mailroom and used a Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) system and another that was chlorine based. Each process was carried out in line with manufacturers recommended guidelines and the results recorded against a series of criteria, including damage to sensitive electronics equipment.

EPA Scientists discovered both systems showed excellent efficacy against pathogens, in many cases Log 6 reductions, but it was the HPV process that delivered this with no damage to the electronics. The dry mist was even able to penetrate the inner workings of the equipment and disinfect them, without harming any of the delicate circuitry. Unfortunately, the chlorine based system was found to corrode components leading to subsequent failure. Full details of the tests can be viewed by clicking here

We work in partnership with Oxy’Pharm and their UK Importer, Innotec Hygiene Solutions, to support the Food Manufacturing Sector. Oxy’Pharm produces a range of HPV machines capable of treating areas from 50-20,000 m3, which operate remotely and can even be set on a timer. Their Nocolyse Food chemical is entirely food safe and has been tested to meet the highest international standards of efficacy against a broad spectrum of pathogens commonly found in the workplace. Depending on the size of the area, the process is usually completed within 2-3 hours, though this can be speeded up with appropriate ventilation.

For more information on how we can help you safely disinfect sensitive electronics equipment, please visit www.innotechygienesolutions.com or www.oxypharm.net/en/