Automatic sweepers, scrubbers and buffers are automatic floor cleaning devices that require minimal effort to use. They are ergonomically designed for safe operator use and usually require no pre-sweeping due to most having dirt collector systems. Automatic floor cleaning devices can be either ride on or walk behind.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
For people who have poor lower or upper limb function, difficulty walking long distances or standing for long periods of time, automatic floor cleaning devices enable them to maintain independence in the workplace. Walk behind sweepers, scrubbers and buffers can be ergonomically designed to ensure correct posture is maintained and the correct distance between legs and machine is maintained.
Minimal human effort is required to operate the machines, however note a driver’s license will be required for an on road ride on cleaning machine. If a person will benefit from using an automatic cleaning device in the workplace, a qualified Occupational therapist or Physiotherapist can assist in setting up the machine.
Using a ride on floor cleaning device will potentially reduce the amount of breaks required and therefore, increase productivity in the workplace.
Other cleaning devices that can be adapted within the workplace can be found at the link below:
References
Alibaba 1999-2011, Automatic sweepers, Alibaba.com, Hong Kong, viewed 20 April 2011, www.alibaba.com/showroom/automatic-sweepers.html.
Hako 2011, Automatic Floor Scrubbers, Hako Australia, Rydalmere, viewed 20 April 2011, www.hakoaustralia.com.au/?c=5&sc=3#prodview.