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Health and Safety
Big Wipes™ - Safer by Design
At Big Wipes we take health and safety very seriously. Because we specialise only in wet wipes, we invest care, time and money in producing products that are not just seriously effective, but seriously safe too.
And that means ensuring that all our products meet the toughest and latest regulations for chemical ingredients and concentrations, and for correct labelling.
We always go further than the "minimum legal requirements" so that our products are better and safer.
For example, our Big Wipes Industrial formula uses a unique combination of up to six different solvents that have each been proven highly effective cleaners on specific substances, but in our unique formula will not dry or irritate hands.
Competitors commonly rely on high levels of single, low-cost solvents which result in a strong & unpleasant odour and strip moisture from the skin.
Protect yourself ♦ Protect your employees ♦ Protect your organisation
COSHH Legislation - Control of Hazardous Substances in the Workplace
So many everyday substances are classified as hazardous to health - PUR adhesives, expanding fillers, epoxy grouts, many paints and coatings to name just a few.
How can Big Wipes help?
The great benefit of Big Wipes Industrial is that they remove a huge range of different products that are untouched by most liquid detergents available in washrooms; and, as they are totally portable, they can be used immediately when required wherever you are working.
Control of exposureWhere it is not reasonably practicable to prevent skin exposure to hazardous substances, Big Wipes Industrial can significantly control the exposure by regular and complete cleaning of skin "on the job". More effective than traditional cleaning methods, Big Wipes safely remove more gunk, more effectively, more often and without irritation.
Less Irritation from grimeEven non-hazardous substances are not necessarily safe to be left on hands. Product labels usually state to be washed from skin immediately after use & to remove splashes straight away.
When used regularly throughout a working day our hand cleaning products keep skin clean from aggressive grime, adhesives, coatings and sealants thereby reducing the chances of irritation from the substances being used.
Less Irritation from CleaningOften the cleaning methods themselves result in skin irritation, and with regular or prolonged use can cause dermatitis. This risk is totally minimised with Big Wipes which are designed to be kind to the skin and are dermatologically tested to ensure no irritation.
Safe Cleaning for Hands?
European Cosmetics Directive ComplianceFor wet cleaning wipes to be suitable (and legal) for hand cleaning they must have certification to prove that they comply with the latest and toughest European Cosmetics Standards.
BIG WIPES™ fully comply to the latest European Cosmetics Standards making them suitable for hand cleaning as well as tools and surfaces.
Sadly there are wet wipes on the market that describe themselves as hand wipes, yet do not comply to the latest amendments of the relevent standards, putting you and your staff at potential risk.
Important Note: The European Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC and its subsequent amendments) aims to guarrantee the saftey of cosmetic products for human use. Due to the frequent amendments made to this directive as the science of chemicals advances, products should be continually reviewed for compliance and certificates updated at least every 18 months.
Here at Sycamore UK, we invest in continual advice, review and verification from professional bodies to ensure our Big Wipes products remain both legal and safe as the regulations evolve.
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Cleaning without Skin Irritation
Dermatitis in the workplaceDermatitis is one of the fastest growing reasons for time off work and is accounting for an increasing number of claims by employees against employers.
It is vital that organisations identify where products are being used that may lead to irritation and put into place appropriate processes to ideally remove the risks or minimise wherever possible.
Dermatological testingMeeting the European Cosmetics Standards does not guarrantee a product won't irritate skin. At Big Wipes we go much further. Big Wipes, where appropriate, are dermatologically tested - giving extra reassurance that they may be tough on cleaning but are kind to hands.
The dermatology tests are carried out independently by *SGS professional dermatologists on a cross-section of people to ensure that there are zero levels of irritaion experienced across the entire volunteer group.
The few competitors who make dermatology claims often attempt to reply on inadequte replica tests on animals, or comparitive testing against competitors' products that only demonstrates that their products are "less irritating" than others!
*SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS is one of Europe's leading providers of non-medical laboratory analysis.
Antibacterial action
Where stated Big Wipes products also carry the additional benefit of an effective antibacterial ingredient.
For example, Big Wipes Industrial benefits from a broad spectrum antibacterial action that provides added protection for those working in biologically hazardous areas.
Big Wipes Industrial have been tested and shown to be greater than 99% effective against the following strains;
Our products are rigorously tested by independent professional microbiologists to ensure that they meet our very high requirements.
Independent Verification of Big Wipes' Health and Safety Pedigree
Don't just take our word for it. As members of the *Bodycote Lawlabs Advisory Programme, all Big Wipes UK and European labelling and certification is professionally verified on a regular basis to ensure compliance to all the latest regulations and legislation.
In this way Big Wipes products stay ahead on safety as well as quality and effectiveness, providing protection for you, your employees and your organisation.
*find out more about the Bodycote Lawlabs Advisory Programme
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