Minimise Waste with Milestone’s Drum Recycling Program
Learn about Milestone’s dedicated program to collecting, inspecting, cleaning and recycling used chemical drums and how you can get involved.
Colour-coding is a widely adopted system across Commercial Industries, designed to strengthen hygiene protocols and minimise the risk of cross-contamination. When applied correctly, it offers a practical and effective solution for maintaining cleanliness and safety. By assigning specific colours to reusable cleaning tools, such as mops, buckets, and spray bottles, businesses can ensure that equipment designated for one area is not inadvertently used in another, supporting consistent hygiene standards throughout their operations.
Different colours are assigned to specific areas and uses within a business. Milestone Chemicals recommends the following four primary colours across various industries, but it’s always advisable to adhere to your facility’s specific guidelines:
Blue: Food related Areas, kitchens, food preparation, and food service areas.
Green: General use Areas, such as tabletops, railings, office areas, and other low-risk areas.
Red: Sanitary Areas, bathrooms, toilets, basins, and dirty utility rooms.
Yellow: High-Risk Cleaning Ares, Infectious and/or hazardous areas.
While some businesses may choose green for kitchen areas, Milestone Chemicals strongly recommends blue. Blue is most commonly associated with food preparation, which helps further minimise the risk of bacterial spread and cross-contamination.
This system, when implemented correctly and supported by staff training and clear communication, provides a reliable framework for maintaining cleanliness and safety across all operational areas.
A Colour-Coding system is only effective when it is implemented correctly. Clear labelling, staff training, and visible documentation are key to success.
Ensure all cleaning equipment is clearly marked for its designated area, and display Colour-Coded wall charts in key locations to avoid confusion.
Training staff on the recommended use of equipment is crucial, with regular refresher courses helping maintain high standards and compliance.
Once businesses recognise the value of Colour-Coding as a proven method to reduce contamination and improve hygiene, many embrace the system with confidence. It’s a simple yet powerful method that helps ensure cleaning tools are used appropriately across different areas, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.
At Milestone Chemicals we are here to support you in setting up an effective Colour-Coding system tailored to your operational needs. Whether you’re just getting started or refining an existing setup, our team is ready to answer your questions and provide expert guidance.
For more information don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you build a safer, cleaner workplace.
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