Good morning Joe.
In 7 years of my CM experience, we used two different methodologies:
(Option 1) Individual assigned coats in which, as you mentioned, they were responsible for cleaning. Somewhere in my past, I did hear that fabric softener and bleach can damage the smock material. I can't seem to justify it with fact however.
(Option 2) Company stock located in an area accessible to all. You could probably reduce the quantity of smocks by about 25% of what you were planning to do (re the 3 per allotment). This central area seemed to work well for trying on different sizes as well as a steady place for the disposal smocks that need to be cleaned (by an outside party). You will always have those that will get grease stains, ink stains, holes, etc... All smocks were to remain in house in the cubes/ lockers of the employees (1 per at a time). About once a quarter, we did have a smock round-up activity. But for the most part, this was the most successful way to "control" the use.
Proper use of smocks is also important. Rule of thumb was to have smocks fully buttoned, at least to one button past the waist. All long sleeved regular clothing should be contained under the smock; therefore, shirt sleeves were not to extend past the smock sleeve.
Hope this helps!
Colleen Coccia
McDATA Corporation
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From: Kane, Joseph [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 8:24 AM
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Subject: [TN] ESD Coats - Cleaning And Maintenance
We're using ESD coats/smocks in selected areas, but we're
thinking of implementing them in all production areas.
Still not convinced that they offer significant ESD benefits over
conscientious grounding through wrist straps and heel straps,
but we won't debate that. Our customers increasingly come
to expect a certain look, and maybe it's enough that smocks
look spiffy and foster appropriate attitudes in the workforce.
This is going to cost though. Usual practice, which we follow,
is to contract with an industrial laundry to lease us the coats
and do the cleaning. Three coats are assigned per person:
one to wear, one in reserve, and one at the cleaner's. The
service comes in once a week to pick up and drop off.
Does anyone have experience with an alternative model?
Launder in-house, or make the operators responsible for
taking them home and cleaning their own? Sure, some will
end up missing, and some will come back with oil-change
stains, etc. But workable? Do industrial laundries use some
special processes that help preserve conductive thread?
Joe Kane
BAE SYSTEMS Controls
Johnson City, NY
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