Upskilling the hygiene team with automated conveyor cleaning systems
Cleaners are vital players in food safety. They prevent the growth and spread of bacteria, viruses, and allergens that could contaminate food. It’s clear how important the hygiene team is, and we believe this team should experience career development and learning opportunities, much like any other role in food production.
Keeping conveyor belts clean is one example of a repetitive and laborious task the hygiene team encounters regularly. Many cleaners rely on manual labour to wipe, scrape or brush clean the conveyor belts followed by spraying with a sanitiser without knowing there are alternative approaches.
Introducing automated conveyor cleaning systems powered by our industrial steam generators, can make a huge difference to the experience of the hygiene team. This equipment produces ‘dry steam’ that is powerful enough to kill 99.9% of bacteria, tackle mould, and remove grease easily. It completely removes the need to manually clean the belt, and due to its more effective cleaning, conveyor belts can last significantly longer before they need replacing.
Staff retention
Staff retention in food production cleaning teams is often challenging. It can be demanding work involving physically demanding tasks, repetitive motions and work with harsh chemicals. These factors can lead to fatigue, injuries, and a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
By investing in automated cleaning equipment that makes the line of work less physically demanding, hygiene managers are likely to hold onto staff for longer. Additionally, cleaners may be less likely to apply for another role that doesn’t offer automated belt cleaning. Less hiring for hygiene managers, means less costs attributed to recruitment, onboarding and training.
Continuous professional development (CPD)
We all value CPD in our work, regardless of industry. Knowing that we are progressing and gaining skills is a huge driver of our overall job satisfaction. Conveyor belt cleaning systems offer a fresh opportunity for the team to learn how to use the equipment, manage multiple belt cleaners at once and monitor the overall cleaning performance. It’s no doubt a more interesting way of working, compared with manual efforts.
Learning how to use this equipment empowers the hygiene team resulting in much higher job satisfaction.
Ready to upskill your hygiene team?
Explore our product range of steam generators and conveyor belt cleaners. To discuss which equipment will work best for your food production requirements, call us or use the contact form here, and we’ll get back to you.
