Cleanliness is next to Godliness
The old adage "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" holds true, especially in the meticulous world of period and listed building conservation and restoration. At Heritage Lane, we understand that preserving history requires not only skill and knowledge but also a commitment to hygiene and safety.
The importance of handwashing
The tools, equipment and materials we use all come into contact with a multitude of other nasty 's and this is why good levels of hygiene are always important
Heritage lane's approach
What sets Heritage Lane apart is our commitment to safety through the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where needed. We advocate that everyone should take PPE seriously and be equipped with the appropriate gear for each specific task, minimizing risks and maximizing protection. Our attention to detail not only safeguards our team but also helps maintain the integrity of the historical structures we work on. We also ensure that any waste materials are disposed of correctly to avoid cross contamination or other issues, and this is where washing hands both before and after you visit the toilet is very important!
If the task you are carrying out does not need PPE, then don't use any; sometimes PPE can actually be intrusive to your progress, and this is determined by you assessing the situation, and the materials being used for you to determine if there are any potential risks to you. In the next two short videos we didn't need any PPE because we created the solutions we used, so we knew they posed no risks to us, but don't go thinking you can just do the same, there's been many, many decades of us learning and us Lecturing to reach the levels that we have.
Personal protective equipment (ppe)
PPE is vital when working with old buildings and materials. It may consist of the use of Gloves, Eye protection and Respiratory protection. Heritage Lane will provide the correct PPE and instruction in its use for every task undertaken. The correct disposal is also paramount to avoid cross-contamination of materials.
