As Businesses across the region are preparing to open their doors again towards the middle of June and are busy implementing health and safety procedures to safeguard their employees and customers.
Here in Newport our very own Newport League of Friends Shop in Baddeley Court open its doors on Monday 15th June. They have been busy putting in place measures required to adhere to government guidelines. The League of Friends would like to say a big thank you to Plastic-IT who very kindly provided full face shields for the volunteers to use as part of their PPE. Margaret Woodcock Chairman of the League of Friends also volunteer in the shop trialled the face shield prior to opening and commented ’They were comfortable and they didn’t appear to steam up’.
Plastic-IT, (Run by a local Newport family) based at Atcham Business Park, Shrewsbury, have recently been awarded funding towards the design, development, prototyping and manufacturing set-up for an innovative face shield that can be used in a variety of environments from health care through to retail. The funding was provided through the Government’s modern industrial strategy by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. **
The Salutem Face Shield protects the wearer from any coughs or sneezes from other people from entering their nasal passage, mouth and most importantly, eyes. Face masks only protect others from the wearer. Salutem Face Shields are lightweight and comfortable enabling them to be worn for extended periods. It also features an anti-fog coating and an optically clear field of vision and is designed to be suitable for people who wear spectacles.
With the government announcing that the wearing of face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from the 15th June our Salutem Face Shield will make sure you comply with the guidelines.
Managing Director, Richard Webster says: “After months of lockdown, businesses are understandably eager to open. With lead times on social distancing screens and other plastic protective screens getting ever longer as demand increases, a Salutem Face Shied will enable businesses to mobilise quickly and safely, giving confidence to both customers and employees. The shields offer the user protection at all times when they are worn.
“We have given samples of Salutem Face Shield to local NHS trusts, retailers and janitorial suppliers and the feedback has been very encouraging. Compared to other visors, we believe our Salutem Face Shield provides better protection from contracting the virus, is more comfortable to wear and offers a more cost-effective solution for employees returning to the workplace.”
SALUTEM Face Shields are manufactured here in the UK and meet the requirements for PPE according to Annex II of PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and BS EN166:2002.
For more information or to request a sample call 01743 213 007 or visit plastic-it.co.uk
