Gloveman wins FSC accreditation for its latex examination gloves

The entire range of latex gloves, manufactured by Gloveman Supplies Ltd (GSL) in Sri Lanka, now officially adhere to the guidelines set out by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The international non-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation was established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. Its main tools for achieving this are standard setting, independent certification and labelling of forest products. This makes GSL the only supplier and manufacturer in the country to win this accreditation.

The FSC has 10 Principles and associated Criteria that form the basis for all FSC forest management standards. These standards are called ‘locally-adapted generic standards’ or ‘interim standards’ and make up the majority of FSC's standards. FSC is in the process of creating its own generic standards to increase consistency and robustness of the FSC system globally.

FSC forest certification requirement

With its 10 Principles and 56 associated Criteria, FSC offers a comprehensive set of universally applicable requirements for responsible forest management. The aim is to ensure that forest resources are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.

The FSC Principles and Criteria apply to all tropical, temperate and boreal forests and many to plantations and partially replanted forests. Though mainly designed for forest management for timber products, they are also largely relevant for non-timber products (e.g. production of natural latex form plantations) and other environmental services such as clean water and air and carbon sequestration. The FSC Principles are a complete package and their sequence does not represent an ordering of priority.

Principle 1: Compliance with all applicable laws and international treaties.

Principle 2: Demonstrated and uncontested, clearly defined, long–term land tenure and use rights.

Principle 3: Recognition and respect of indigenous people’s rights.

Principle 4: Maintenance or enhancement of long-term social and economic well-being of forest workers and local communities and respect of worker’s rights in compliance with International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions.

Principle 5: Equitable use and sharing of benefits derived from the forest.

Principle 6: Reduction of environmental impact of logging activities and maintenance of the ecological functions and integrity of the forest.

Principle 7: Appropriate and continuously updated management plan.

Principle 8: Appropriate monitoring and assessment activities to assess the condition of the forest, management activities and their social and environmental impacts.

Principle 9: Maintenance of High Conservation Value Forests (HCVFs) defined as forests containing environmental and social values that are considered to be of outstanding significance or critical importance.

Principle 10: In addition to compliance with all of the above, plantations must contribute to reduce the pressures on and promote the restoration and conservation of natural forests.

All their packaging, when printed in the future, will carry the 100%, well managed Forest FSC logo. Plus with the relocation of their import and distribution warehouse to Suffolk, this means GSL are further reducing their carbon footprint with less air pollution as its located closer to the docks in Felixstowe.

 

 

Martina offers exceptional service

Account Manager Martina Trethowan received the follwoing email from Dominc O'Brien at All Engage Limited praising her service.

 

Hi Martina,

Thank you very much for our order, everything is great with what we ordered.

Delivery was exceptionally quick and products are of a very good standard.

This month is fine as we still have enough supplies.

Thank you for your helpfulness when we placed our order and the

concise information you provided.

Kind Regards,

Dominic O’Brien

Team Administrator

All Engage Limited

Congratulations Martina!

 

 

Emily praised for first class product knowledge and customer Service

Account Manager Emily Westwood was beaming with pride when Ben Cinderby of the Trehene Care Group sent her manager the following email in appreciation.

To whom it may concern,

I recently placed an order with a member of your team (Emily Westwood) and am very pleased to say how helpfull she was. Being quite disorganized myself I called without prior preperation or an upto date brochure, the help Emily gave me was outstanding and the enthusiastic manner in which she presented herself and the products was excellent.

I would like to thank Emily for her help and greatly look forward to having further dealings in the future.

Yours sincerely

Ben Cinderby.
Treherne Care Group.

Well done Emily, you make us proud!

Monthly Winners of the Personal Caricature Competition.

Winner May 2011

Congratulations to Simon Krelle who has won the Personal Caricature Competition for May 2011. Simon was randomly selected and his caricature will appear here soon.

Winner June 2011

Congratulations to Lauren Chapman who has won the Personal Caricature Competition for June 2011. Lauren was randomly selected and her caricature will appear here soon.

 

Four years of service and still going strong...

Congratulations to Kayleigh Daniel who has given Gloveman Supplies Ltd four years of exceptional service and dedication.

Kayleigh started work at Gloveman on 20th May 2007 and has worked in telesales and customer services, offering clients, both old and new, her expertise and advice on our products. Kayleigh also embraces new challenges and she surpasses her targets regularly which keeps her motivated and happy in her job. When Kayleigh finishes work she is a regular visitor to the gym to stay fit and she loves socialising with her friends and letting her hair down.

Here's to another four years and hopefully more! Well done Kayleigh and thank you for all your hard work.

 

 

Gloveman’s laundry bag is just the answer for infection control with linen

In April 2011 the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) has issued a paper on entitled “The infection risks associated with clothing and household linens in home and everyday life settings, and the role of laundry”.

The introduction states primarily that the evidence presented in the 2009 IFH review on the global burden of hygiene-related diseases shows that infection outbreaks in the home and everyday life settings, particularly gastrointestinal (GI) infections, respiratory infections (RT), and skin, wound and eye infections, continue to exact a heavy toll on the health and prosperity of the global community.

Reading through the paper it’s easy to understand why hygiene is the first starting point to reduce the spread of infection such as MRSA and the community-acquired Panton Valentine Leukocidin. The breakdown of how infection spreads starts with hands. From there on in, it is contact form hands to surface, food contact surface, cleaning cloths and utensils, clothing and household linens, toilets and bathroom facilities, and finally floors, walls, furniture, etc.

Luckily enough, Gloveman Supplies Ltd offers a sealable laundry sack. The whole sack can be placed in to an industrial washing machine without taking the clothes or linen out. The laundry sack then dissolves and the laundry gets washed thoroughly as normal. The sack ends up a small ball of plastic that can be disposed of easily. This method reduces the risk of cross contamination.

Laundry of clothing and linen within the home, care home or nursing environment has the potential to act as vehicles with the spread of infection. From donning clothes that have failed to be cleaned correctly, or where highly contaminated linen or towelling that has been washed with other laundry with disease being passed between items, to sharing bedding (pillows, sheets) and even sitting on contaminated on a bed can cause the spread of micro-organisms.

Here’s a ‘literal’ example of how infection from bedding can spread, not just in a single environment, but into the outside world: An elderly relative has been admitted to hospital, and loving relatives visit to show their concern and support. On numerous occasions, these relatives, and their off-spring, will sit on the patient’s bed. Now imagine if that patient has contracted MRSA. This has spread onto the linen and been picked up by the clothing and hands of their relatives. On their return home, the visiting relatives will then pass on the MRSA contamination to furniture, further bedding, and laundry.

This may seem slightly far-fetched, but as the paper explains in detail this is exactly why the cleaning of clothing, towelling and laundry effectively is so critical in infection control. The paper fully addresses procedures and identifies fungal, bacterial and viral strains, how contamination occurs and its potential for spreading. More importantly, once highlighting the risks and their origins, it deals with the fundamental issues of the correct procedures to tackle the problems raised.

This paper is essential reading matter for all care and nursing home managers, healthcare facilities and healthcare associations.

 

 

Gloveman Supplies Ltd sponsor The REACT Initiative

Supporting the REACT Initiative was a step which Glovemand Supplies Ltd felt it needed to take. The reasons for which are explained below in the brief description of how the initiative works.

About the REACT initiative

The problem:
Sadly, drug and alcohol abuse, antisocial behaviour, violence and crime seem to be an ever present menace in our communities, and the problems only seems to be getting worse.  Highlighting issues such as these is of paramount importance to the React initiative, and through education and awareness, we aim to help reduce this worrying trend.  After all, the children of today could be the criminals of tomorrow.

Official Home Office statistics show that the UK illicit drug market is estimated to be worth between £4 billion and £6.6 billion, and Class A drug use generates an estimated £15.4 billion in crime and health costs each year, of which 99% is accounted for by problem drug users.  Between a third and a half of theft and burglary is estimated to be drug related. Worrying figures indeed, and a problem that is most effectively solved through education at a grass-roots level.

How react helps:
The react initiative is primarily an educational tool.  It helps raise awareness of these and other issues relating to public safety in the form of a printed journal that is distributed nationally to educational establishments, public awareness groups and support groups for the emergency services.  It is also sent directly to individual police forces, ambulance and fire services, for onward distribution. Although React is a national initiative, the publication is regionalised specifically for each area of the nation, to ensure that the sponsors receive the maximum benefit for their support.

 

 

Gloveman Launches NEW Healthcare Essentials Blog

To help improve our services we are not just offering fantastic disposable gloves and other healthcare essentials, we no offer advice on care, infection control, care homes and nursing and lastest legislation for care products. This points raised on the blog advice is gathered from reliable sources and offer up-to-date views and opinions.

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NHS tracks more infections

Greater transparency to drive up standards for patients

The first set of mandatory monthly data for meticillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) blood stream infection is being published today as part of the Government’s commitment to provide patients and the NHS with more information to improve quality of care.

The new data, published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), comes after last year’s commitment to ensure patients have access to a wider range of information about healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) to improve transparency and help drive down infections.

There were 738 cases of MSSA in January and 675 in February. At the same time the latest HPA monthly data show a 29 per cent reduction in cases for MRSA and a 23 per cent reduction in cases for C. difficle between February 2010 and February 2011.

The Department also announced today that mandatory surveillance would also be extended to include E. coli data from June 2011. This extends the Government’s commitment to greater transparency of information.

Health Minister Simon Burns said:

“The NHS has made significant reductions in MRSA and C. difficile infections, but we have been clear that a modern NHS must adopt a zero tolerance approach to all infections to improve patient care.

“By publishing this extra information on MSSA now and on E.coli in the future, patients will have the facts to help them make meaningful choices and hold hospitals to account over performance on healthcare associated infections.

“Greater transparency of information encourages providers to continue to reduce infections, leading to better patient outcomes, as well as savings for the NHS.”

The extension to monitor MSSA and E.coli will establish a robust baseline from which future comparisons can be made to determine the proportion of infections that are healthcare associated. As new monthly data comes in and data quality improves, organisations will be able make comparisons and intervene to focus on those infections that occur in healthcare settings.

Supplied courtesy of www.hpa.org.uk

 

 

Gloveman Launch New Soft Touch Synthetic Gloves

Newly launched by Gloveman Supplies Ltd are the very latest in non-sterile powder free synthetic gloves. Manufactured in China these gloves conform to EN455 parts 1, 2 and 3 in compliance with Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.

Manufactured from synthetic rubber and latex free, the gloves are available in four sizes: Small, medium, large and extra large, thus offering diverse coverage for all users within the nursing, caring and healthcare industries.

With a minimum force at break (initial) 3.6N, which means they can easily take the stresses and strains of use within the medical and care sectors, but they have also been tested to ASTM method, F1671-97 and offer Class 1 non-sterile CE classification. They have AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) 1.5 freedom from holes, meaning non-penetration of harmful liquids and bloods helping to guarantee the users safety. As a further plus point they are ambidextrous with beaded cuffs for strength and ease of donning.

Synthetic rubber for these gloves is a fantastic substitute from Latex and Nitrile - offering greater comfort, softness and usability whilst maintaining the highest standards in infection control. They are also powder free, leaving less mess and giving greater convenience for the wearer to continue their other duties. Specifically the gloves can be used in all care areas, including domestic use, nursing, domiciliary care and care homes.

Gloveman Supplies Ltd is here to support you every step of the way. We provide you with the leading range of disposable medical products and these synthetic rubber gloves help you to maintain first-class hygiene, safety and infection control. Our aim is offer the very best quality products at the very best value prices, making your life easier and your purchases cheaper.

When it comes to infectious diseases, nobody knows what the future holds. Things may be much better than the pessimists predict. Maybe they will be worse. One thing we can say with certainty is that the recent H1N1 pandemic that saw the introduction of the 'Catch it, bin it, kill it' campaign and the stock piling of anti-viral won't be the last. If you need advice on the gloves, or perhaps you maybe considering an alternative, Gloveman Supplies Ltd have friendly trained staff who will be more than happy to help with any enquiries you may have.

These gloves are additional to Gloveman's already extensive range of disposable gloves and infection control products, alongside their continence, first-aid and safety and protective clothing.

This article was prepared by Stephen Champion - Content Author

 

 

Gloveman Supplies Ltd Fund Kit for Culdrose Football Team

Gloveman Supplies Ltd (GSL) has purchased tracksuits for the Culdrose under 12s team, the Harriers.  Club manager Steve Allen said “I am delighted that the team now have a full kit; we are very grateful to GSL.” 

The Culdrose Harriers are doing well – they are currently second in the County & Kernow Boys Cornwall Premiership league and have only lost one game this season.  They are looking to build on the team for next season.

This article was prepared by Ann Kemp - Content Author

 

 

Amazing New No Rinse Waterless Cleaning Products
from Gloveman Supplies Ltd

Gloveman Supplies Ltd now stock and sell No Rinse - Waterless bathing products that allows you to wash without any water. They were originally developed for the NASA space programme as they are liquids, not powders, designed for long term use. Simply apply, massage to lift dirt and grease, then remove by towel drying. They are ideal for elderly, disabled, those who have recently had an operation or suffer from, Dementia, Parkinson’s, MS and Arthritis.

Shampoo

Completely clean hair without water or rinsing! They are ideal for camping, travelling, truckers, festivals, the elderly and the infirm. No Rinse Shampoo is an 'alcohol free' and 'hospital approved' hair cleanser that leaves hair fresh and clean without water or rinsing. No Rinse Shampoo can be used safely by young and older alike! Simply apply, massage to a lather and thoroughly towel dry.

Shampoo Caps

Shampoo caps are an excellent and convenient way to clean your hair. Each cap contains a generous amount of both shampoo and conditioner. Simply pop the cap onto your head, massage and work into the scalp, remove and towel dry.

Shampoo caps are easy to use and provide great results. You can even warm them in a microwave, with no mess, no fuss, just clean hair - fast! No Rinse caps are widely used by medical staff, care workers, mobile hairdressers and are ideal when bending causes neck pain or it’s difficult to get in or out of the bath.

You can also microwave the caps so they are nice and warm before use - simply pop the unopened bag into the microwave for approximately 10 - 15 seconds (check temperature before using).

Conditioner

A wonderful instant finish to any hair washing experience! No Rinse Hair Conditioner is a ready to use solution that instantly eliminates entangled strands of hair, leaving it soft, silky and easy to manage.

No Rinse Hair Conditioner does not require water or rinsing and leaves no residue or greasiness. Absence of alcohol ensures that your hair does not lose its body, shine or moisture. No Rinse Hair Conditioner is suitable for everyone - children and adults of all ages.

Body Wash

Effective and safe personal hygiene without water or a need to rinse! No Rinse Body Wash is a ready to use solution that leaves your skin clean, refreshed and odour free. Absolutely no rinsing is required! No Rinse Body Wash moisturises your skin whilst cleaning it. It is effective, but gentle and does not contain alcohol.

No Rinse Body Wash can be used anywhere on the body, including perianal areas as it is non-irritating and removes odours easily and without rinsing.

Bathing Wipes

Bath in a Bag - Clean and deodorise yourself with thick luxurious anti-bacterial bathing wipes enriched with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E! Documented to Kill: E. Coli, Staph, Salmonella & Strep

No Rinse Bathing Wipes are large moist cloths that provide a convenient alternative to bathing. No Rinse Bathing Wipes are hypo-allergenic disposable cloth wipes that clean, deodorise and remove all odours to leave skin refreshed and clean. They are effective, easy to use and suitable for all parts of the body. No Rinse Bathing Wipes have no alcohol content and will not dry out the skin. You can warm the No Rinse Bathing Wipes in a microwave prior to use for a pleasant and soothing experience. Just peel back label & microwave for 30-45 seconds. Remember to check temperature before use.

For the best hygiene and the best results, use one wipe per one body area. The individual wipes are made in a generous size (20 x 20 cm) that allows a very thorough cleansing of an area.

Peri Wash

Completely clean the body without water or rinsing! Ideal for camping, travelling and the elderly or infirm. Peri-wash is a safe perianal wash from No Rinse cleaning urine, emesis and faecal matter. Ready to use with absolutely no rinsing required, leaving skin clean and refreshed and odour free. No alcohol meaning no dryness. Gentle on sensitive skin, this is a safe and effective perianal cleanser that moisturises as it cleans.

This article was prepared by Stephen Champion - Content Author

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