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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.
