A dramatic increase of almost 400% in workers compensation premiums for the cleaning sector has sparked research into the Hospital and Community service industry. Recent studies show hospitals have been reluctant to adopt safer less strenuous cleaning practises.

The most recent Compendium of Workers compensation statistics of 2003 to 2004, shows that the most common claims in the Health and Community services industry were sprains and strains of joints and adjacent muscles was the most common type of injury. Indicating that the employees or contract cleaners are the most affected in the Health and Community service industry. Murray McDonald the Sales Manager for Duplex Cleaning Machines Pty Ltd says, “Cleaning tools should be manoeuvrable, simple and half the price of a back injury”.

These statistics has prompted Duplex Cleaning Machines Pty Ltd to innovate cleaning products into the Health and Community service industry. Murray McDonald says, “The trend in Healthcare is the traditional mop and bucket cleaning tools, which are more prone to high risk for repetitive strain.” Murray concludes, “A lot can be gained by automating to machines”. The Duplex Steam, the leading cleaning machine is ideal for hospitals as it reduces physical and prolonged exertion. Leaving available energy reserves for other cleaning tasks.

If your suffering from back pain or any other issue as a result of using a mop and bucket to clean, then you should inquire about our on site demonstrations. Click here to find out more.