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[ascam1107]

My company is planning to install PPE vending machines for latex gloves. Has anyone had any issues with this or previous experience?

[kconf]

hi a scam, no issues. 

[Scampi]

we had one as well............not worth it

 

if they're that concerned about freakin disposable glove use, they are in the wrong industry

[ascam1107]

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!

[Setanta]

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.

[TimG]

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.