Guides and comparisons for equipping your professional premises with hygiene and safety equipment
In this section dedicated to professional premises equipment , you'll find all the guides, comparative standards, and selection advice you need for local authorities, hotels, businesses, and establishments open to the public. Equip your premises according to your needs and obligations: electric hand dryers for drying in communal restrooms, toilet paper dispensers for company and public restrooms, wall-mounted soap dispensers adapted to HACCP protocols and high-traffic restrooms, andhotel hair dryers compliant with NF standards for tourist accommodation establishments.
Tork, JVD, Rossignol: leading brands in hygiene and equipment for professional premises
Voussert partners with leading brands of hygiene equipment for professional environments. Tork offers a range of dispensing systems for public restrooms: its hand sanitizer, towel, and soap dispensers equip millions of establishments in businesses, hospitals, hotels, and public institutions. JVD , a manufacturer and importer specializing in restroom and hotel room equipment, offers a range of hand dryers, hair dryers, and soap dispensers recognized in the hospitality, restaurant, and public sectors. Rossignol , a French manufacturer, designs dispensers adopted by schools and local authorities.
Equipment for professional premises: standards, selection criteria and installation requirements
Electric hand dryers or paper towels: hygiene, cost and standards for professional restrooms
The comparison between electric hand dryers and paper towels goes beyond simple cost. From a hygiene standpoint, studies in hospitals show that paper towels offer more effective disinfection because the mechanical friction eliminates more residual bacteria. High-speed electric hand dryers (under 10 seconds) are preferred in public spaces and offices due to their lower operating costs and the absence of consumables. Regulations mandate a minimum IPX1 protection rating for electrical appliances installed in wet areas, and IPX4 or IPX5 when installed within 60 cm of a water source. In food service establishments subject to HACCP plans, touchless dispensers (with infrared sensors) are strongly recommended to limit the spread of contamination.
Soap and toilet paper dispensers: standards and systems for public buildings and businesses
Publicly accessible establishments (ERP) are subject to the standard departmental health regulations, which mandate minimum handwashing equipment requirements. The NF EN 12442 standard governs soap dispensers for professional use (waterproofing, resistance to disinfectants). For communal restrooms, the choice between small or large rolls, single-sheet, or accordion (Z-fold) toilet paper depends on three criteria: the number of daily users, the unit cost, and the desired refill frequency. Closed-cartridge or double-roll systems reduce waste and minimize service interruptions, making them more suitable for high-traffic areas such as train stations, shopping centers, or large companies.
Changing rooms, insect exterminators and entrance mats: the regulatory equipment for workplaces
The French Labor Code (articles R4228-1 et seq.) requires all employers whose employees are exposed to soiling, hazardous substances, or wear specific work attire to provide gender-separated changing rooms with individual lockable lockers. Electric insect killers are subject to the NF EN 13649 standard, and their installation in food preparation areas (restaurants, food processing industries) must comply with specific positioning rules (at least 3 meters from food surfaces, never above worktops). Entrance dust-control mats reduce particles entering premises by up to 80%, with a discharge distance of 3 to 5 meters; their regular maintenance, ideally through a RABC-certified rental and maintenance program, guarantees their continued filtering effectiveness.