PPE Vending Machines for latex gloves
My company is planning to install PPE vending machines for latex gloves. Has anyone had any issues with this or previous experience?
hi a scam, no issues.
we had one as well............not worth it
if they're that concerned about freakin disposable glove use, they are in the wrong industry
we had one as well............not worth it
if they're that concerned about freakin disposable glove use, they are in the wrong industry
Thank you for the feedback!
Ours is fairly new, but I think it helps some of the higher priced items from walking away.
There is no charge, you swipe your badge so we know where items are going. We have batteries, clipboard, boots, etc in ours. Line leads and above can assess it. It has small maintenace parts too, hoses, clamps, etc.
Keeps track of inventory.
They used this in the main location of the previous company I worked for. The safety director loved it and was pretty gung ho about it, everyone else was not impressed.
Pros:
- Makes inventory easier, although a physical will still need to be done every so often (double drops and 0 drops)
- Shows exactly who is getting repeat items that should be lasting (4 safety glasses and jersey gloves a week? They aren't disposable..)
- Free's up time for the safety person who previously had to do the handing out/tracking task
Cons:
- Frequent jams, or issues with the machine. Especially troublesome on some of the bulkier items
- Will need to be restocked
- Can put you in a 'employees working without PPE' situation if the stock is out or the machine is down, so you might still need an 'emergency' stash available which negates quite a few of the pros.
I've never heard of such a thing! Lol, that's crazy. Of course I work at a smaller place, but do you mean it just tracks who takes what? They don't have to PAY for stuff do they?!?!?! Lol....Stupid question I know, but again, never heard of a ppe vending machine...
No payment. I just use my door access card to activate it, scroll through items (or search) push the button. The clear door pops open and you are on the honor system to take what you state you are taking.
I've only ever seen them for maintenance parts. Crazy to use them for gloves. Unless you mean H&S gloves.