The requirements established by the technical regulations apply to all types of dry cleaning facilities, regardless of their organizational-legal form and departmental subordination.

Chemicals and existing processes can cause health problems for both employees and the environment if not properly managed.

To solve these problems, the Government of Georgia adopted technical regulations and defined sanitary norms for the arrangement, functioning and operation of dry cleaning facilities.

general provisions

Technical regulations – sanitary and hygienic norms for arrangement, functioning and operation of dry cleaning facilities were developed on the basis of the Law of Georgia “On Health Protection” and the Organic Law of Georgia “On Labor Safety”. These regulations define requirements for the location, equipment, operation and operation of dry cleaning facilities.

Registration of dry cleaning enterprises

Dry cleaning enterprises are obliged to register in the register of economic activities and register their activities as “dry cleaning enterprise” with a specific code.

Definitions:

Defines terms such as dry cleaning, dry cleaning, stain removal, etc

Hygienic requirements for production buildings and territory

Certain restrictions apply to the location of dry cleaning facilities. They are not allowed in the buildings of residential, medical and educational institutions. The arrangement of warehouses should ensure the possibility of organizing the flow of the technological process and mechanizing the work. Chemical reagents and solutions must be stored in a specific manner, and the work area must be designed for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Ventilation and air quality

Ventilation and Air Pollution Prevention: Specifies requirements for ventilation systems, local exhaust ventilation devices and air quality monitoring.

Water, sanitation and hygiene

Provision of drinking water, sanitation and hygiene is essential for the well-being of employees. In order to maintain hygiene standards, proper disposal of waste water and regular cleaning of storage rooms is necessary.

Safety and lighting of workplaces

Safety signs and instructions must be posted at the workplace.

Proper lighting is essential for safe working conditions.

noise and vibration

Noise and vibration levels should be monitored to protect employees’ hearing and general well-being.

waste management

Proper waste management practices, in accordance with the Waste Management Code, are required to minimize environmental impact.

Fire safety

To prevent fire, to ensure the safety of employees and the facility, strict compliance with fire safety norms is necessary.

Control of chemically cleaned products

After chemical cleaning, products should be stored separately from uncleaned products. The residual amount of harmful substances in purified products should be monitored and controlled.

Employees should be provided with special clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment. It is also mandatory

Periodic medical examinations.

Control of technical regulation conditions

Identifies the bodies responsible for overseeing compliance with the regulations.

Compliance with technical regulations and sanitary norms of dry cleaning facilities is necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees, to protect the environment and to maintain high quality standards in the industry. By effectively implementing these regulations, dry cleaning businesses can create a safe and healthy work environment for their employees and provide high quality service to their customers.