MedWash Hand Protection Centre - Complete 4-Dispenser Industrial Skin Safety Station

 Specifications

Compatibility

Who is this for

This station is used primarily by site managers and welfare facility managers on UK construction and civil engineering sites where regular hand hygiene is both a health requirement and a site rule. It is equally suited to industrial workshops, manufacturing facilities, and utilities depots where operatives handle oils, solvents, grease, and heavy soiling throughout the working day. Procurement teams responsible for managing welfare consumables across multiple sites will find the complete-with-refills format simplifies ordering and removes the separate cartridge purchase that empty board systems require.

Typical applications

• Mounted in site cabin welfare areas as the primary hand hygiene point for all site operatives at the start and end of each shift.

• Installed at washroom entry points in industrial manufacturing facilities where operatives leave working areas with oil and grease contamination on their hands.

• Used as a compliant pre-work protection station where barrier cream is applied before operatives handle cement, lime, or chemical compounds on construction sites.

• Deployed in utilities depots and vehicle maintenance workshops where daily hand cleaner and barrier cream use is part of the documented safe working procedure.

• Installed as a direct replacement for DEB boards on sites transitioning welfare product suppliers, using existing wall fixings and brackets without modification.

• Positioned at canteen entry points on large construction sites to support hygiene compliance before food and drink areas.

• Used by health and safety officers as the welfare hygiene standard across multiple sites on long-duration civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

How to use

Step 1: Fix the board to the wall using the four mounting points provided. At 920 x 720mm, the panel shares the footprint of DEB boards, so existing fixings can be used on sites switching from DEB systems.

Step 2: Load each dispenser with its corresponding refill cartridge and lock each dispenser in place using the locking mechanism.Step 3: Confirm each dispenser is labelled in the correct order: Step 1 Clean on the left (orange hand cleaner and antibacterial soap), Step 2 Protect in the centre (barrier cream),

 Step 3 Moisturise on the right (reconditioning cream).

Step 4: Before starting work, operatives use the orange hand cleaner to remove heavy soiling, followed by the antibacterial soap for a hygienic wash.

Step 5: Before putting on gloves or beginning work with hazardous substances, apply a measured dose of barrier cream to both hands and wrists.

Step 6: At the end of the shift, apply reconditioning cream to hydrate and restore the skin after repeated hand washing and exposure to site materials.

Step 7: Check dispenser levels at the start of each working week and reorder replacement cartridges before any dispenser runs empty to maintain compliance without gaps.

Common mistakes

• Skipping the barrier cream step before starting work: barrier cream is a pre-work protective measure, not a post-work product. Applying it after exposure to site materials provides no protective benefit.

• Installing the board in an unsheltered outdoor location where rain and frost can damage the dispenser mechanisms and contaminate open cartridge outlets.

• Leaving dispensers unlocked in shared welfare areas, allowing product loss and cartridge removal that disrupts the hygiene regime for other site operatives throughout the shift.

• Ordering replacement cartridges only when a dispenser runs empty rather than maintaining a small stock on site, creating compliance gaps between ordering and delivery.

• Mounting the board at an incorrect height: the optimum position centres the dispenser panel at approximately elbow height for comfortable single-handed operation during a busy shift.

Safety

This station is designed for construction and industrial welfare use. The orange hand cleaner and antibacterial soap contain surfactant cleaning agents that may cause eye irritation: operatives should avoid contact with eyes and rinse immediately with clean water if contact occurs. Barrier cream is a skin protection product and must not be used as a substitute for appropriate PPE where chemical, heat, or cut hazards are present. Individual Safety Data Sheets for all four refill products are available at medwash.co.uk. Store all replacement cartridges in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Maintenance

Check dispenser levels weekly and reorder replacement cartridges before any unit runs empty. Wipe the board surface and dispenser exteriors with a damp cloth to remove dust and product residue. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents on the board panel. Check locking mechanisms on each dispenser monthly and replace any damaged unit promptly to maintain site security. MedWash replacement cartridges are the correct refill for this system and are available separately from CMT Group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is included with the Hand Protection Centre at purchase?
A: All four refill cartridges are included: 2L orange hand cleaner, 1L antibacterial soap, 1L barrier cream, and 1L reconditioning cream. The board, four dispensers, wall-mounting fixings, and all cartridges arrive together. No separate cartridge purchase is required to put the station into service on the day it arrives.

Q: What is the difference between the Hand Protection Centre and the Hand Hygiene Centre?
A: The Hand Protection Centre (JL100025) is the larger system at 920 x 720mm and houses four dispensers, including a dedicated 2L orange gritted hand cleaner for removing heavy industrial soiling such as oil, grease, and concrete contamination. The Hand Hygiene Centre (JL100026) is smaller at 590 x 510mm and holds three dispensers covering antibacterial soap, barrier cream, and reconditioning cream only. The Hand Protection Centre is the right choice for construction and industrial environments where heavy soiling is part of the daily working routine.

Q: What is this station not suitable for?
A: This station is not suitable for outdoor use without overhead shelter, as rain and frost damage the dispenser mechanisms and contaminate open cartridge outlets. It is not a portable or freestanding unit and requires secure wall-fixing in a covered location. The included products are not rated as chemical immersion protection or heat-resistant PPE: appropriate gloves, chemical suits, or other PPE remain necessary for those hazards. This station is not designed for food production environments where specific food-safe hygiene standards apply.

Q: Will this fit on existing DEB board wall fixings?
A: Yes. At 920 x 720mm, the Hand Protection Centre shares the same panel footprint as the DEB Skin Safety Board. On sites already running DEB systems, the MedWash board fits directly onto existing wall brackets and fixings without modification, making it a straightforward drop-in replacement when switching welfare supplier.

Q: Why does the clean step include both an orange hand cleaner and an antibacterial soap?
A: The orange hand cleaner is a heavy-duty gritted formulation designed to break down and remove industrial soiling including oil, grease, and site contaminants before hygiene washing begins. The antibacterial soap then removes bacteria and supports hygiene compliance once the bulk of the contamination has been cleared. Using antibacterial soap alone on heavily contaminated hands is significantly less effective because soap does not break down heavy industrial soiling. The two-product clean step delivers both decontamination and hygiene in a single station rather than requiring two separate products from two separate locations.

Q: How often should the refill cartridges be replaced?
A: Replacement frequency depends on the number of operatives using the station and the frequency of use per shift. On a busy construction site with 20 or more daily users, the 2L orange hand cleaner is typically the fastest-depleting cartridge. Check dispenser levels at the start of each working week rather than waiting for a unit to run empty. A welfare station with an empty barrier cream dispenser is a compliance gap, not just a stock issue. MedWash replacement cartridges are available from CMT Group for next-day delivery on stocked lines.

Q: Are the MedWash products vegan friendly and tested on animals?
A: All MedWash products included with this station are vegan friendly and not tested on animals. The formulations contain no animal-derived ingredients. This is relevant for sites with sustainability, ethical procurement, or ESG supply chain requirements.

Q: How quickly can I get this station delivered to site?
A: Order by 7pm for next-day delivery nationwide. CMT Group operates its own fleet of vehicles covering over 95% of the UK mainland, with live order tracking, real-time ETAs, and What3Words integration for delivery to a specific site entrance, compound gate, or welfare cabin location without a postcode. VIP same-day delivery is also available.

Q: Can CMT Group support ongoing refill supply across multiple sites?
A: CMT Group maintains large UK stock holdings with no backorders on core welfare product lines. For procurement teams managing refill supply across multiple sites, the EDGE portal provides agreed contract pricing, live stock visibility, role-based spending controls, and full delivery tracking from dispatch to drop-off. ISO 9001:2015 certification covers CMT's quality management across the entire supply operation, including welfare consumables.