Hand cleaners for workshops: which one to choose?

Professionals who work in workshops such as mechanics, body repairers, electricians, tyre fitters and similar jobs every day are exposed to the occurrence of many accidents, even serious ones, as well as the possible development of occupational diseases due to the use of dangerous equipment or substances.

The chemicals used in the industry are often irritating, corrosive, toxic, carcinogenic or, in any case, harmful to the skin and its health. Repeated exposure to these substances over time, especially if not accompanied by appropriate preventive measures, can easily trigger skin diseases of different types and severity. Dermatological pathologies are more frequent than one might think and represent a good percentage of the total of occupational diseases (10 to 40%).
Annoying for the worker and costly for the industry, such problems are easily avoided by the establishment of sound safety procedures. These undoubtedly include the use of an effective hand cleaner, appropriate to the task of the professional and the type of dirt to be removed.

Which products are best suited to your work? Find out now the characteristics and the Nettuno professional proposals for your category!

 

The importance of hand cleaners in the workshop

Risk prevention in the workplace is now governed by Legislative Decree No. 81 of 9 April 2008 (Occupational Health and Safety Consolidation Act), which provides clear indications on the actions to be taken in the company and the appropriate prevention measures that every employer is required to implement.
However, it is only possible to create truly safe working environments when the participation of employees in the mission is also concrete. Spreading awareness and a culture of health is an indispensable step in raising the awareness of professionals and fostering behaviour based on prudence and careful risk assessment.

In order to achieve this, it is indispensable to share information, provide training and ensure constant updating, but it is also essential to have the appropriate PPE and the best professional cleaning products available in the company.

Hand cleaners are essential allies for thoroughly cleaning hands after each work shift or after performing tasks in close contact with potentially harmful substances. Promptly removing grease, lubricant, oil, hydrocarbon, rust, graphite or bitumen stains from the skin is essential for:

• protect hands from the damaging effect of industrial chemicals and their penetration into fabrics;
• keep the skin intact over time, even after years of work, exposure and washing;
• substantially reduce the risk of occupational diseases;
• preserving productivity on the shop floor, reducing costs and problems related to illness and absence.

A good handwashing soap, therefore, must be able to thoroughly remove the most stubborn and difficult traces of dirt, even without lengthy washing or rubbing that could irritate the skin. The use of skin-friendly ingredients is, in fact, a must for the most modern workshop handwashers, which tend to put the well-being of the worker first.

In addition, the addition of emollient, nourishing and protective substances in handwash soaps supports the regenerative processes of the skin, helping to keep it in perfect health and thus resistant to exogenous attacks.

 

Nettuno proposals for the workshop

The experience of our R&D department succeeds in identifying the essential pluses of a workshop handwash soap and concentrating them in the technical characteristics of our professional solutions.

One of the most popular liquid soaps among our users is certainly Sammy 20/S, the extra-strong proposition, capable of effortlessly removing all kinds of stubborn dirt. Formulated without microgranules or solvents, it is derived from the saponification of vegetable fats, including coconut fats, and guarantees exceptional degreasing power. To obtain perfect hands in just a few moments, all you have to do is rub it into dry skin, then enjoy clean, perfumed hands (the fragrance is that of talcum fern) and, above all, perfectly healthy and nourished by the emollients contained in the formulation.

 

Fler A/15 is another of our strong liquid workshop soaps, also free of microgranules and solvents, but with a high concentration of active substances and specially designed to remove heavy to medium-hard professional dirt from the skin. Its pH 6.6 and the presence of emollients suitable for workers’ hands make it an essential partner for workshops.

 

In addition to workshop soap: creams, gels and wipes

In addition to professional liquid soaps, the Nettuno catalogue also includes hand-washes in gel, paste or cream form, which are a valid alternative to classic soap, when the objective is to remove all residues of difficult dirt, without ever compromising the integrity of the skin and its ability to remain supple and resistant.

 

Rossa in Gel, Manipulite Cremagel or Nettungel Orange are the gel proposals in the range designed for the workshop, while Linea Blanca and Linea Più are the traditional hand cleaning pastes, always appreciated by professionals. An evolution of the handwash paste, the hand cleaning cream has a more fluid consistency, but the same cleaning effectiveness: La Rossa in Crema, Linea Blanca Extrafluida and MacroCream are good examples of the category, enriched with mineral or vegetable microgranules and with nourishing and soothing ingredients.

Sendy Wipes, on the other hand, are designed for people who are away for long hours during the day and need a professional product to help them remove even very difficult soiling such as resins, oils, greases, paints, sealants, enamels and rust in a few steps.

 

Safer workplaces, thanks to Nettuno

Avoiding the risk of contact or allergic dermatitis, hives, eczema or skin cancer is essential to protect the worker’s well-being, but also to maintain high productivity and contain costs resulting from occupational injuries and illnesses.
Using the most effective hand-washing products contributes, in fact, to streamlining operations in the company, as well as to making workers feel protected by involving them in the creation of safe working environments that favour their full psychophysical well-being.

To complete a hand care programme, Nettuno also offers barrier creams to be used before the shift and moisturising and nourishing creams to be used immediately after work.

 

Our consultants are always available to support companies and professionals in the construction of appropriate safety procedures: contact us to start protecting your hands or those of your employees now!