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GLOWTEC  |  SKU: UVGPOWPB

UV Germ & Cross-contamination Training Powder Pack

Regular price £24.99 GBP
(£29.99 inc VAT)

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British-made UV fluorescent training powder designed to demonstrate how easily cross-contamination can spread between people, hands, surfaces and objects.

The ultra-fine powder simulates the transfer characteristics of microbial contamination and fluoresces brightly under suitable UV light, allowing contamination routes to be traced during practical hygiene training. Available in 10g UV Green, UV Blue or UV Red.

Description

UV Germ Hygiene Training Powder provides a highly visual way to demonstrate how easily invisible contamination can spread through contact with people, surfaces and objects.

The ultra-fine, dust-like powder is designed to simulate the cross-contamination characteristics of microbes. During a training exercise, a small amount of powder can be introduced onto a selected person, object or surface. As participants continue with normal activities, microscopic particles can transfer through contact and spread beyond the original contamination point.

The contamination may be difficult to see under normal lighting, but when the area is subsequently inspected using a suitable UV light, the fluorescent particles glow brightly and reveal where the simulated contamination has travelled.

This provides an immediate and memorable demonstration of cross-contamination, helping participants understand how easily contamination can move from one location to another and why effective hand hygiene, cleaning and contamination controls are important.

Key Features

  • UV fluorescent cross-contamination training powder
  • Ultra-fine, dust-like powder
  • Simulates the transfer characteristics of microbial contamination
  • Fluoresces brightly under suitable UV light
  • Helps visually demonstrate contamination routes
  • Suitable for practical hygiene and infection prevention training
  • Available in UV Green, UV Blue and UV Red
  • Multiple colours can be used to identify different contamination sources
  • British made
  • No known hazards identified on the Product Safety Sheet
  • No CLP hazard classification
  • UK and EU REACH compliant
  • Considered non-hazardous and non-toxic for COSHH purposes by the manufacturer
  • For hygiene training use only

Demonstrating Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination is often difficult to demonstrate because the particles responsible cannot normally be seen. UV Germ Hygiene Training Powder provides a simple way of making this process visible.

The fluorescent powder can be introduced at a chosen contamination point before participants carry out a controlled training exercise. Contact with the contaminated person, object or surface can transfer microscopic powder particles elsewhere. Once the exercise is complete, a suitable UV light can be used to inspect hands, clothing, objects and relevant surfaces.

The fluorescent particles reveal how far the simulated contamination has travelled, often highlighting secondary and subsequent transfers well beyond the original contamination source.

This makes the powder particularly useful for demonstrating surface-to-person, person-to-person and person-to-surface cross-contamination.

Trace Different Contamination Sources

UV GERM Hygiene Training Powder is available in three fluorescent colours: Green, Blue and Red. Using different colours within the same training exercise allows separate contamination sources to be represented independently.

For example, one source could be marked with green powder and another with blue. When the area is inspected under UV light, the different fluorescent colours make it easier to determine not only where simulated contamination has spread, but also where it originated.

This can be particularly useful for more detailed cross-contamination exercises involving several people, surfaces or contamination points.

Practical Hygiene Training

UV fluorescent powder can be used to create a wide variety of hygiene training scenarios. A trainer might introduce simulated contamination onto a person's hands, an item of equipment, a frequently touched surface or another controlled starting point.

Participants can then carry out the planned exercise before the environment is inspected with UV light.

The resulting fluorescence provides immediate visual feedback and can help demonstrate the importance of:

  • Effective hand hygiene
  • Preventing cross-contamination
  • Cleaning frequently touched surfaces
  • Correct use of hygiene procedures
  • Controlling contamination between different areas
  • Recognising indirect contamination routes

The manufacturer also identifies UV GERM Training Powder as suitable for Hazmat and bio-hazard training simulations.

Ideal For

UV GERM Hygiene Training Powder is suitable for hospitals, NHS and healthcare environments, infection prevention teams, care homes, schools, colleges, universities, laboratories, hygiene trainers, cleaning teams, workplaces and other organisations carrying out practical hygiene and cross-contamination training.

It can be used for:

  • Cross-contamination demonstrations
  • Infection prevention training
  • Hand hygiene education
  • Environmental hygiene training
  • Cleaning awareness exercises
  • Staff hygiene training
  • Classroom demonstrations
  • Contamination source tracing
  • Hazmat and bio-hazard training simulations

Safety Information

The Glowtec Product Safety Sheet describes UV GERM Hygiene Training Powder as a UV fluorescent powder and talcum powder with the appearance of a fine-grade white powder.

No known hazards are identified and the product has no classification under CLP Regulation (EU) 1272/2008.

The manufacturer also states that it is compliant with UK REACH (Statutory Instrument 2019/758) and REACH Regulation EC 1907/2006, and can be considered non-hazardous and non-toxic for COSHH purposes.

The product is for external use and hygiene training only and is not for consumption.

Skin or eye irritation can occur. In the event of skin irritation, rinse with warm water and soap. In the event of eye contact, rinse with sterile eye wash and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Storage

Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Delivery & Shipping

You can easily check the shipping options for your order from the shopping cart. Once you have added the items you require, you can use the Estimate Shipping and Tax option within the cart. Simply enter your country and delivery postcode and this will provide you with the cost of delivery for your order before proceeding to checkout and entering your billing and delivery details.

If you want your parcel to be left unattended on your premises, please ensure the safe place you choose is protected from the elements and hidden from public view to avoid damage and theft. Please note we cannot be held responsible for the theft or damage of parcels that have been left unattended in accordance with your instructions.

UK Shipping

Please note that some orders will require a signature on delivery. If you would prefer the parcel to be delivered to somewhere other than your main address, the checkout allows for a separate billing and delivery addresses to be entered, as well as specifying Any Special Instructions For Delivery.

Standard Shipping

Standard shipping on the majority of UK mainland orders up to £75 is £4.99 ex vat. UK orders of £75 or over will qualify for free delivery.

There are exceptions to the above, such as remote areas and islands will be subject to a shipping surcharge. These include Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands and the Highlands of Scotland.

Postcodes where surcharges apply include, AB37, AB38, AB41-AB56, BT1-94, FK19-FK21, HS1-HS9, IV1-IV20, IV25, IV30-IV37, IV44, IV63, KA27, KA28, KW1-KW17, PA20-PA49, PA60-PA78, PH15-PH26, PH30-PH44, PH49, PH50, ZE1-ZE3.

Goods delivered using this option will be sent using the most economical method, usually Royal Mail Parcel Post or courier. We reserve the right to choose the shipping method which will depend upon a number of factors including the weight and value of the parcel as well as the location of the delivery address.

Express & Overnight

Express & Overnight shipping on the majority of UK mainland orders is £6.99 ex vat. This option typically 1-2 working days. For orders received before 2pm, goods that are in stock will normally be dispatched the same day and usually delivered the next working day.

Orders received on a weekend will be shipped on the next working day.

Customised items such as embroidered clothing that state specific lead times in their product description are not eligible for this service.

Where a product is unavailable for any reason or unsuitable for next day delivery, we will contact you as soon as possible on the day of order and a refund will be offered.

Courier (Highlands and Islands)

The courier service to remote areas (please see the list above in standard shipping) is £9.99 ex vat depending on postcode. Delivery typically takes 2 working days.

Overseas Shipping

For overseas shipping please contact us with your requirements.

Incoterms: All EU and international shipments are supplied under Incoterms® 2020 – Delivered at Place (DAP). This means that while we arrange delivery to the destination country, the buyer is responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs charges upon arrival.

General Delivery Terms and Conditions

We will process your order right away. We will normally despatch your order to you in 1 to 2 business days of receipt. Certain items including thermometers that require calibration tests before will take longer to process.

We will make every effort to ensure goods are delivered in accordance with estimated timescales. However, once the goods have been despatched by us, they are outside of our direct control. We therefore cannot be held responsible for delivery delays and accept no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within estimated timescales.

We will not have any responsibility or liability for the non-delivery of any products unless either:

a) all of the products charged for are not delivered, or
b) you give us full details of the shortages within 3 working days of the part delivery.

Our total liability to you for the non-delivery of any products is limited to delivering the products to you within 10 days of you telling us about the non-delivery or, at our option, crediting your account with the value of the products not delivered plus the delivery charge. We reserve the right to substitute a product of equal or higher value in the event of supply difficulties.

If the buyer fails to accept delivery of the goods at a time when they are due to be delivered, a re-delivery charge may be applicable and charged to the buyer.

Claims for non-delivery must be given in writing to us within 28 days of order or notification of despatch of the goods.

SDS / Product Data Sheet

BUSINESS/TRADE, OVERSEAS & PURCHASE ORDERS

PO

Pay by Purchase Order - UK businesses, schools and universities can apply to order using official purchase orders with agreed credit terms, subject to approval.

NHS

NHS & Public Sector - Official purchase orders from NHS organisations and recognised UK public sector bodies are automatically accepted.

INT

Business & Overseas Orders - UK businesses can apply for a trade account with agreed credit terms. Overseas organisations are welcome to order on a proforma payment basis.

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