22/06/2022

In recent years, there are many industries in which the number of self-employed workers performing highly specialized activities in a manner independent of an organization has grown exponentially. These are professionals devoted to technical or craft activities, who may own their own place of business or workshop, but who often operate out of a specific location, moving within a more or less wide territorial area. Within their area of expertise, these workers thus also work at their clients' locations, performing the tasks in which they specialize within homes, factories, construction sites, industrial sheds, or private property. Among the most common jobs that can be done on a self-employed basis are those of mechanics, carpenters, home builders, gardeners, electricians, or locksmiths, but it is also auto body repairers, welders, and window and door fitters who are often active outside of a fixed work setting. Even when these professionals are framed as employees, the nature of their work often requires willingness to travel and commute to workplaces outside the companies with which they work. If you find yourself in one of these situations, you will certainly have already addressed a key issue: how do you manage safety and hygiene in these situations? 

Safety first, even off-site

The occupational risks (injuries, illnesses, etc.) to which you are exposed when working in these ways are the same as those faced by workers inside companies, indeed they often exceed them. Indeed, outside the places set aside for professional activity, it is difficult to take advantage of personal protective equipment, and it is also difficult to maintain the best standards of hygiene. Although you can take advantage of the safety of compliant equipment even "off-site," often the ever-changing contexts in which you are immersed make risk and hygiene management more problematic, including hand hygiene, which is critical if you operate through craft skills. In fact, thoroughly cleansing your hands is essential in any context, to remove dirt and residue from the work you have done and to protect a part of the body that seems to have infinite strength, but is instead extremely fragile. 

Healthier hands means more efficiency

Your hands can withstand numerous stresses, but they have limitations and can only be a true ally to your work if you take good care of them carefully every day. Damaged, sore and irritated skin could in fact hinder your work and jeopardize your professional efficiency, have you ever thought about that? The annoying symptoms of flaking, fissures or eczema can make it extremely difficult to do everything you would like to do during your surgeries. In addition, a lack of attention to skin health could lead you to more serious occupational illnesses, such as dermatitis or allergies, due to either contact with chemicals or excessive washing with inappropriate products. Doing your best in your profession does not mean excluding some small efforts to safeguard the well-being of your hands, ensuring that they always remain an efficient and reliable working tool. For example, washing them on a regular basis is essential, but so is doing so with products capable of removing dirt but without affecting the skin barrier and the skin's physiological ability to regenerate. However, we know that it is not always possible for off-site workers to find a suitable environment in which to wash their hands carefully, due to the complete lack of a toilet or the absence of the appropriate products for professional cleansing. That is why within the Nettuno program we have also thought about this need, creating Sendy Wipes, extra-strong wet wipes. A good alternative for those who, like you, want to take care of their skin even in situations where it seems more complicated to do so. 

How should the abrasive wipes be used?

Sendy Wipes are wipes made of nonwoven fabric and moistened with a special antibacterial product to keep hand hygiene high at all times. One of their sides has a gentle abrasive charge, which aids in the removal of dirt from products such as lubricants, grease, paints, silicones, resins, glues, sealants, graphite, rust and enamels. Their cleansing action is skin-friendly, and the presence of emollients makes them ideal even for frequent and intensive use. Sendy Wipes are super convenient to take with you on every intervention and can also be used without water, making hand cleaning possible really anywhere and in any situation. How to use them. You simply rub them on your hands until the dirt present is completely emulsified. Thanks to their durability, they can also be used to clean the surfaces you work on or the machinery you operate with, achieving an effective cleaning effect and useful sanitization of the work environment. Nettuno Scouring Wipes are tested according to EN 1276 and EN 12504 standards, certifications that prove the bactericidal activity and sanitizing effectiveness of Sendy Wipes. They are available in two versions: a handy tube of 40 wipes, perfect for carrying around in your backpack, pocket or on your work vehicle, or a bucket containing 100 wipes, for maximum savings and durability. The abrasive wipes are not only useful outside of workplaces, but can also be used in the company or professional's place of business to provide a practical solution whenever quick removal of dirt from the hands is needed. The stainless steel wall mount for the wipes allows Sendy Wipes buckets to be placed in the most convenient areas of the company, for use whenever the need arises. A great way to help create a culture of health that is shared and thoroughly understood by everyone who collaborates with the entrepreneurial project. The Nettuno team is available to help you manage health and hygiene issues, providing the support you need and expert guidance to help you understand how to make the most of our advanced hand protection, cleansing and care formulations. Contact us to learn more!