Vending

Avery Dennison introduces hand scanner for foodworker sanitation

June 4, 2020

The PathSpot hand scanner by Avery Dennison offers a data collection device that uses visible light fluorescence spectroscopy to instantly detect invisible signs of bacteria and viruses that cause foodborne illness including Norovirus, E. coli, Listeria, Hepatitis A, and Salmonella, according to a press release.

The PathSpot hand scanner gives food-handling team members real-time feedback on the effectiveness of handwashing. It also collects data that businesses can use to measure and improve handwashing compliance.

By measuring the reflection of light off of the hands, it determines whether or not a set of proprietary markers are present. Recognized using biometric IDs, employees wash, dry, and then scan their hands to check for indicators of foodborne illness. In just two seconds, employees get a clear result. If contamination is present, they must rewash and rescan their hands.

Using the PathSpot data dashboard, managers have 24/7 access to view who is washing, when, and how effectively, offering visibility that ensures compliance and supports a positive sanitation culture.  According to an internal study, Avery Dennison estimated that restaurants can save over 50% per store on handwashing compliance monitoring by switching to PathSpot over standard handwashing trainings and tracking. In fact, 89% of managers using PathSpot report a time saving aspect in helping monitor handwashing and food safety.

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Image courtesy of PathSpot.