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Safe Decontamination of Equipment
It is also suggested to disinfect your Trolley at regular intervals to maximise infection
control. Where body fluids or blood are suspected of being present, wash down the
unit after use, using a germicidal detergent adequate for inactivating HIV and
the HBV virus.
Adequate protective clothing must be worn, to protect yourself and others from
hazards present in a typical workshop environment.
• Safety Glasses/Goggles or Full-Face Protector
• Dust/Vapour Protector Mask
• Rubber/Leather Gloves
• Clinical Waste Disposal Container
It is recommended that disinfectant that is not chlorine, phenolic or iodine-based is
used to disinfect equipment as these chemicals can cause surface damage with
regular use and contact, especially on certain materials and metal finishes such as
anodizing, zinc plating etc.
If these type of disinfectants are to be used, then to minimise the level of damage
they will cause it is recommended that they are used with the least possible contact
time, diluted as specified by the manufacturer's guidelines, and that the equipment is
then thoroughly washed down with water after disinfecting in order to remove any
chemical residue and prevent any ongoing surface damage from occurring.
Any attachable accessories should be cleaned/disinfected whilst detached from the
trolley. For example, trolley push poles should be removed from the corner sockets
before both the trolley and poles are cleaned and disinfected, and everything then
thoroughly washed down with water.
Following these guidelines will ensure effective disinfecting whilst minimising any
long-term damage and keeping equipment in good operable condition.
Trolley maintenance lubrication
Your Ferno CCT trolley will work efficiently and safely only when it is well lubricated.
You MUST lubricate all moving and sliding parts after every inspection or
preventative maintenance programme, or if there is inadequate lubrication for the
moving parts to operate easily and quietly.
In general terms, almost all sliding and moving parts may be lubricated with a light
duty grease. A penetrating fluid lubrication is used on some sliding parts of the
trolley. However, when a penetrating fluid lubricant is used, all excess MUST be
wiped away, to prevent any build-up of dust or grime, which can clog up working
parts and impede movement.
FERNO/MAN/1121/162-R10/UK
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