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The Ultimate Guide to Personalized Hand Sanitizer

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Looking to promote your brand with custom bulk hand sanitizer? Brava Marketing has created this buying guide so your buying decision is well informed and stress-free!

Why Buy Custom Hand Sanitizer?
There are many variables to consider when buying wholesale custom hand sanitizer including features, sizes, and types of sanitizer. Knowing the different variables that come into play will help you decide which will best resonate with your target audience. Paying attention to these little details can make a huge difference! This guide will help answer all of the questions you may have in regards to personalizing hand sanitizer for your next promotional giveaway.

There are numerous benefits when it comes to advertising your brand with promotional products. For example, a consumer study by PPAI stated that 83 percent of consumers said they are more likely to do business with brands from which they received promotional products over other brands. Promotional products are received as more meaningful to clients, compared to online advertising. A recent ad impressions study by ASI stated that consumers are nearly 2.5 times more likely to have a positive opinion of promotional products compared to online advertising. You can’t ignore statistics! Advertise your company with promotional products and you will see results.

Be Prepared
As you all may know, hand sanitizer is in high demand due to the Covid-19 outbreak. In fact, a recent study by Grand View Research stated that the global hand sanitizer market size valued at USD 2.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 22.6% from 2020 to 2027. Crazy, right? For good reason. Practicing hand washing and hand sanitizer use is vital in times like this. The CDC did a great job explaining when and how to properly use hand sanitizer:

When should I use hand sanitizer?
Before and after visiting a friend or loved one in a hospital or nursing home, unless the person is sick with Clostridioides difficile (if so, use soap and water to wash hands).
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, and wash with soap and water as soon as you can.
DO NOT use hand sanitizer if your hands are visibly dirty or greasy—for example, after gardening, playing outdoors, fishing, or camping. If a handwashing station is available, wash your hands with soap and water instead.

How should I use hand sanitizer?
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Supervise young children when they use hand sanitizer to prevent swallowing alcohol, especially in schools and childcare facilities.
Put enough sanitizer on your hands to cover all surfaces.
Rub your hands together until they feel dry (this should take around 20 seconds).
DO NOT rinse or wipe off the hand sanitizer before it’s dry; it may not work well against germs.

  • Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Hand Sanitizer
    When is hand sanitizer not effective? Visibly soiled hands and harmful chemicals. Sanitizer doesn’t remove the dirt on your hands, in this case hands should be washed prior to applying hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers may not remove harmful chemicals such as pesticides and heavy metals like lead.
    What is the recommended percentage of alcohol in hand sanitizers to kill germs? To be effective against killing germs, the CDC recommends to use a sanitizer with an alcohol strength of at least 60%.
    Is hand sanitizer harmful? No, the branded sanitizers have an approved formula by FDA and other drug authorities. However, continuous use of sanitizer would take away water content and make the skin dry. To avoid this, hand sanitizers with moisturizer are a great alternative.
    How long is hand sanitizer effective? Hand sanitizer does not protect you long term, so it is vital to practice washing your hands and applying hand sanitizer after going in public places.
    Does hand sanitizer expire? Yes, hand sanitizer does expire. However, the expiration date indicates when the percentage of active ingredients drops below 90 percent of the percentage on the label. While not dangerous to use hand sanitizer after its expiration date, it may be less effective. Typically, hand sanitizer expires after 2 to 3 years.
    Where should hand sanitizer be stored? Hand sanitizer should be stored out of reach of children and should not be stored anywhere above 105°F.
    Is it safe to eat food after using hand sanitizer? Be cautious about excessive use of sanitizer, as it can make you prone to viral infections as removal of bacteria gives ample space for certain viruses (norovirus) to grow and sanitizers are not capable of denaturing noroviruses or equivalents.
    What kills more germs, sanitizer or soap? According to the CDC, “Soap and water are more effective than hand sanitizers at removing certain kinds of germs like norovirus, Cryptosporidium, and Clostridioides difficile, as well as chemicals.” So while hand sanitizers are great on the go and add convenience, don’t forget to still wash your hands!

Personal Protective Equipment

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In some work environments it is necessary to wear personal protective Kits and equipment . There are several professions where the wearing of personal protective equipment is mandatory, and with good reason. Personal protective equipment provides workers with essential protection against possible harmful external influences, thus preventing injuries and other physical injuries.

Often personal protective equipment only protects a specific part of the body. It may therefore be that in some workplaces several forms of personal protection must be worn. Which personal protective equipment an employee must wear depends on the profession, the work environment and which risk factors are present. Here we explain what the most important personal protective equipment is.

Head protection
Bump caps and safety helmets can be worn to protect the head . Bump caps provide moderate protection; the plastic inner shell offers protection against light impacts. The advantage of a bump cap is that it feels light and ventilates well. Safety helmets offer stronger protection and are therefore more suitable in a work environment where objects can fall on the head. A helmet cap can be worn under a helmet. This provides heat and is also flame retardant. An additional advantage of head protection is that you are also partly protected against UV radiation.

Hearing protection
In some environments, hearing must be protected. Think of a workplace where loud equipment is used, such as sawing, drilling or pile drivers. Sound above 80 decibels is harmful to hearing and can even lead to noise deafness in extreme cases. Noise deafness can have serious consequences, both for the functioning at work and in the personal life of employees. This should be avoided as much as possible.

One way to do this is to wear hearing protection such as ear plugs or earmuffs . Earplugs are placed in the ear and can be used in situations where the sound is no louder than 90 decibels. Earplugs are cheap and hygienic because they are thrown away after one use. Ear muffs have a somewhat higher attenuation and can easily be put on and taken off, but are sometimes difficult to wear in combination with glasses.

In some work environments it is necessary to wear personal protective equipment. There are several professions where the wearing of personal protective equipment is mandatory, and with good reason. Personal protective equipment provides employees with essential protection against possible harmful external influences, thus preventing injuries and other physical injuries.

Often personal protective equipment only protects a specific part of the body. It may therefore be that in some workplaces several forms of personal protection must be worn. Which personal protective equipment an employee must wear depends on the profession, the work environment and which risk factors are present. Here we explain what the most important personal protective equipment is.

Eye protection
To protect the eyes, goggles must be worn in some working areas. Safety glasses are available in different shapes and sizes. Ordinary safety goggles are very similar to ordinary goggles, but there are also goggles that look more like diving goggles. This second type provides more complete protection, as no dust, dirt or other harmful particles can enter the eye through the sides.

Gloves
There are also work environments where employees run the risk of injuries to the hands. To avoid this it is essential to wear protective gloves. There are different types of gloves for different workplaces. Consider, for example, gloves that protect against mechanical factors, gloves that protect against chemicals and gloves that protect against heat and sparks.

Personal protective equipment provides a safe working environment. So always be prepared!

7 TYPES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) TO GUARANTEE YOUR SAFETY

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As an employer, you are in charge of a safe and healthy working environment for your employees. You are familiar with the safety risks within your sector, as well as the measures you can take to counteract these risks.

WHAT IS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
PPE means personal protective equipment or equipment you use to guarantee your (own) safety.

Use PPE always and anywhere where necessary. Observe the instructions for use, maintain them well and check regularly if they still offer sufficient protection. But when do you use what type of protection?

1. SAFETY FOR THE HEAD

Wearing a helmet offers protection and can prevent head injuries. Select a sturdy helmet that is adapted to the working conditions. These days you can find many elegant designs and you can choose extra options such as an adjustable interior harness and comfortable sweatbands.

2. PROTECT YOUR EYES

The eyes are the most complex and fragile parts of our body. Each day, more than 600 people worldwide sustain eye injuries during their work. Thanks to a good pair of safety glasses, these injuries could be prevented. Do you come into contact with bright light or infrared radiation? Then welding goggles or a shield offer the ideal protection!

3. HEARING PROTECTION

Do you work in an environment with high sound levels? In that case it is very important to consider hearing protection. Earplugs are very comfortable, but earmuffs are convenient on the work floor as you can quickly put these on or take them off.

4. MAINTAIN A GOOD RESPIRATION

Wearing a mask at work is no luxury, definitely not when coming into contact with hazardous materials. 15% of the employees within the EU inhale vapours, smoke, powder or dusk while performing their job. Dust masks offer protection against fine dust and other dangerous particles. If the materials are truly toxic, use a full-face mask. This adheres tightly to the face, to protect the nose and mouth against harmful pollution.

5. PROTECT YOUR HANDS WITH THE RIGHT GLOVES

Hands and fingers are often injured, so it is vital to protect them properly. Depending on the sector you work in, you can choose from gloves for different applications:

  • protection against vibrations
  • protection against cuts by sharp materials
  • protection against cold or heat
  • protection against bacteriological risks
  • protection against splashes from diluted chemicals.

PPE Kits – The Protection You Need Amid COVID-19

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Ever since the COVID-19 global pandemic broke out, there are many devices that came into light to keep people safe and protected from the COVID-19 virus. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits have gained a lot of popularity and importance. Let’s learn more about PPE Kit:

What is a PPE Kit?
Personal Protection kit the PPE kit is a crucial protective element safeguard ourselves from infections or viruses that can be transmitted. Medical professionals use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It not only protects healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, etc. but also helps contain the spread of the deadly disease.

Importance of PPE kit in COVID-19 protection
PPE Kit is playing a very vital role in the fight against this pandemic. It is contributing to minimizing the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus from one person to another. There are possibilities that our surroundings may be infected from the virus, a PPE kit protects our body parts from getting exposed to the contaminated surrounding.

Its full-proof design provides complete protection and avoid any infection to pass to or from the body. Consisting of elements including coverall, face shield, gloves, goggles, headcover, mask, and footwear, it ensures complete safety from head to toe. Each part of the protective gear is specifically designed to cover and safeguard a body part.

What does a PPE consist of?
A PPE Kit has 7 different protective elements as follows:

PPE Coverall:
A PPE Coverall provides full coverage to the body. It is recommended as a part of contact precautions and is considerably easier to put on and take off. It is waterproof and protects the body from splashes of any fluids.

PPE Face Shield:
A PPE face shield is most important in preventing transmission of the virus. It creates a barrier and reduces the chance of being exposed and spreading germs.

It’s made of plastic thus providing good visibility. It covers the size and length of the face

PPE Gloves:
PPE Gloves avoid exposure to the skin from chemicals, infectious bacteria, and viruses. Gloves protect the patients as well as the caregiver from spreading germ from the open skin. During this COVID-19 pandemic, it safeguards the health and well being of the health workers in the workplace, ensuring hand hygiene.

Remember to clean the gloves regularly after the use and replace them if they tear.

PPE Goggles
The virus is most likely to enter through the mouth or nose, but they can also enter through eyes thus needing protection. Eye protection includes PPE Goggles, which protects the mucous membranes in the eyes from blood and virus droplets. If the mucous from an infected person makes contact with the eyes, germs in the fluid can enter into the body through the mucous membrane.

A PPE Goggle covers the eye from splashes and other bodily fluids. Don’t forget to disinfect the goggles with an alcohol-based sanitizer.

PPE Headcover
Headcovers protect the spread of germs through droplet or contact routes. Potentially infectious materials can travel to the head as well as from the head. Germ transmission to the mucosae of the eyes, nose, or mouth is reduced when the hair is tucked inside the head covering.

Headcovers are single-use and should be fluid-resistance. Make sure to adjust them properly to ensure that they don’t slip.

PPE Mask:
Facemask helps infections from being spread by and to the person wearing them and protects against large droplets and splashes emitted during coughing sneezing or touching the face. There are 3 types of masks- surgical mask, N-95 mask, and home made cloth mask.

For more detailed information about the role of face masks during COVID-19 pandemic, read our blog.

PPE Footwear:
The same pair of boots can be worn throughout the working day or night, provided that they have been cleaned and disinfected properly.

PPE boots should be knee-high – higher than the bottom edge of the gown. They should be non-slippery with a completely sealed PVC sole.

Uses of a PPE Kit
A PPE kit includes all safety gear that protects an individual from health or safety risks. Using a PPE kit depends on the level of exposure. Different types of settings have different levels of exposure. Let’s discuss below:

Medical Professionals
The dangers of getting exposed is much higher in a hospital setting, as hospitals are filled with COVID-19 infected patients. In such scenarios, the medical professionals need to take full protection to ensure their safety.

Using a PPE Kit becomes even more crucial in such settings. It should include the whole range of protective components covering the whole body.

Frontline Workers
There are many people working at the frontline like policemen, security guards, cleaners, and other essential care workers. There’s a risk that they may too get exposed to the virus. It is imperative that they cover up the majority of their body to avoid any kind of contamination.

Other People
The virus spreads by getting in contact with an infected surface or body. It may also spread via breathing in droplets of a person’s coughs or sneezes. The general public should at least consider wearing masks, gloves, and face shields as per the situation.

If you are out in a place with very few people around at an adequate distance, you can consider wearing just a mask. But if you are in a little or more crowded area, consider covering up yourself properly.

How to DON & DOFF a PPE Kit
We must wear PPE Kit correctly while working in potentially contaminated areas and take it off safely. As per the CDC, below are the guidelines to don & doff a PPE correctly before entering a patient’s room.

Donning a PPE Kit
Gather all the PPE gears to put on.
Sanitize your hands using a hand sanitizer.
Put on the coverall gown. Tie all of the ties on the gown. Take someone’s assistance if needed.
Put on NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator. Use a facemask if a respirator is not available. Respirator/face mask should cover both your mouth and nose properly.
Put on a face shield or goggles. Face shields provide full-face coverage. Goggles also provide excellent protection for eyes, but fogging of the lens is common.
Put on gloves. Gloves should cover the cuff (wrist) of the gown.
Healthcare personnel may now enter the patient room.

Doffing a PPE Kit
Remove gloves. Ensure glove removal does not cause additional contamination of hands.
Remove gown: Untie all ties (or unsnap all buttons). Reach up to the shoulders and carefully pull the gown down and away from the body. Rolling the gown down is an acceptable approach. Dispose it in trash
Healthcare personnel may now exit the patient room.
Perform hand hygiene.
Remove face shield or goggles. Carefully remove face shield or goggles by grabbing the strap and pulling upwards and away from the head. Do not touch the front of the face shield or goggles.
Remove and discard respirator (or facemask if used instead of respirator). Do not touch the front of the respirator or facemask.*
Respirator: Remove the bottom strap by touching only the strap and bring it carefully over the head. Grasp the top strap and bring it carefully over the head, and then pull the respirator away from the face without touching the front of the respirator.
Facemask: Carefully untie (or unhook from the ears) and pull away from face without touching the front.
Perform hand hygiene after removing the respirator/face mask and before putting it on again if your workplace is practicing reuse.
Is PPE Kit completely safe? Things to keep in mind
Even if a PPE kit ensures complete safety, there are still chances that you may get exposed in a hospital setting. So you should keep in mind to take other safety measures to minimize the chances of contamination.

According to the ESA, here are some safety measures to adopt.

Avoid patients, visitors, or staff who have or have been exposed to COVID-19 entering hospitals without reason.
Ensure regular hand washing and personal hygiene.
Manage patients with known or suspected COVID-19 entirely separately from those without it, through isolation or cohorting.
Cleaning regimens with a minimum twice daily decontamination of surfaces and equipment
Minimize unnecessary patient and surface contact during patient care.
Best practice of donning, doffing and disposal of PPE
Reusable equipment should strictly be decontaminated after use, as per the instructions of the manufacturer.
Appropriate waste management.