From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: How to Keep Your Production Facility Clean and Green

Production facilities use a lot of materials and machinery. Some of these materials have negative effects on the environment and/or human health. Some of these products can cause considerable pollution and create a great deal of grease and grime in the work environment. Consider these four tips for keeping production facilities clean and green.

Install a Reflective Roof Coating

Many production facilities rely on flat roofing systems. These systems are efficient to install and easy to maintain. They can be constructed of recyclable materials, such as metal sheeting. A layer of sprayed foam insulation enhances the building’s energy efficiency. For an even greener production facility, have the roof covered with a reflective coating. Reflective coatings reduce unwanted heat and cold infiltration and enhance heat dissipation.

Schedule Industrial Boiler Repair

Be sure to schedule industrial boiler repair at the first sign of an issue. Prompt repairs of industrial boilers, like those available from Purvis And Foster Inc., ensure that production facilities are able to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Repairing industrial boilers also extends the lifespan of the boilers, which could lower your company’s operating and overhead costs. Industrial boilers should be inspected at least once per year for preventive maintenance.

Power down Equipment That is Not in Use

When industrial manufacturing equipment is not in use, it should be powered down. Powering down the equipment reduces how much “ghost energy” it uses. This could result in a lower electricity bill. Equipment that is left on often requires more lubrication and releases more pollutants as well. Powering it down reduces all that indoor pollution in your production facility.

Use Natural Cleaning Products

Choose natural cleaning products for sanitizing your production facility. Harsh chemicals can release fumes that cause problems for people with respiratory conditions such as asthma or reactive airway disease. These chemicals could also cause excessive wear and tear on flooring, counter tops, and machinery. Choose natural cleaning solutions that contain a minimum number of ingredients. Simple products such as baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, ammonia, and chlorine bleach may all be that are needed in order to keep your production facility green. Use the smallest amount possible when sanitizing your workplace.

Each of these tips helps to maintain an environmentally-friendly, clean workplace. They also help to lower the amount of pollution produced by your facility. Many of these tips can also help to lower your operating costs. By implementing these Earth-friendly tips, you can create a work environment that benefits the health of your workers and protects the local environment around your production facility, and ultimately, the world.