Practical tips to save time when buying PPE

May 12
18:44

2021

Kamal Kumar Shukla

Kamal Kumar Shukla

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Isolation gowns are essential for healthcare workers these days because of the increasing corona virus. But before buying it, we make sure that we only buy a quality product.

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Adequate and sufficient safety equipment is very important. You want to make an optimal guard for your employees at work so that they can return home safe and sound every evening. But the buying process takes a long time. Do you want to speed up and facilitate this process? It's possible in most companies; the process of purchasing raw materials and/or goods is fully consolidated. In contrast,Practical tips to save time when buying PPE Articles the process of purchasing Isolation gowns often receives little attention. Too little, unfortunately. The reasons are various: PPE is a field in its own right and quite complex as you learn more about it. The products must comply with certain standards. In addition, your employees also have their opinion on the comfort of use of this equipment and its appearance.

TIP 1: Lay a good foundation

Take ample time to put together the right portfolio. List all the tasks and hazards associated with them. It is also important to note down the material needed to complete those tasks. After that, line up the tasks and equipment to be used and find the best portfolio with the minimum costs possible, consisting of the necessary personal protective equipment.

Then select two different products and ask the employees to test them.

Then list the approved products. You can always use this list in future for the reference. Importantly, do not forget to include the alternative product in the list.

In case the approved product is not available with the supplier, you can always order the tested alternative.

TIP 2: Automate the process

Automation can be a good way to minimize administrative costs. So, for that, do not place your orders via e-mail or fax. Instead of that, connect your organization resource software to that of your supplier via EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). EDI is a collective term for the electronic exchange of documents such as orders, order confirmations and invoices. Different platforms are available for this purpose. Ordering via EDI not only saves time and costs but it also helps in reducing the margin of error in deliveries and invoices. In addition to all that, you will receive an order confirmation and a delivery time after just a few seconds.

Another practical advantage of this tip is that the stock is replenished without manual intervention. This will save you from all the administrative hassle.

TIP 3: Allow your employees to place orders.

A large number of companies give their workers an option of ordering their own protective Isolation gowns online. They know their own usage preferences and know what is and is not suitable for their job requirement. Allow your employees to access approved products (approved in the Tip 1) on your supplier's website or ordering platform. Establish rules and determine the upper limit of the expenditure. If they find it suitable, ask the employees to order the product by themselves.

PPE kits are very important in today’s day and age. Use the tips and buy the best kits for the safety of your employees.

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