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Colour Coded Hand Shovel
£11.99
In stock
SKU
JAN0092/SB
Compact colour coded hand shovel for scooping and transferring loose materials in food production and hygiene-sensitive areas. One-piece polypropylene construction supports straightforward cleaning and clear colour separation.
A Colour Coded Hand Shovel is a compact polypropylene scoop for moving loose ingredients and materials in food production and other hygiene-sensitive areas. Its one-piece build is easy to clean, while blue, yellow or red options support clear separation between assigned tasks.
Best Uses
Use this hand shovel for controlled scooping and transferring of loose ingredients, powders, granules and other suitable materials from tubs, bins and containers. Its compact format is better suited to smaller-volume handling tasks than a full-length shovel.
Size & Handling
Measuring 271 mm wide by 327 mm long, the shovel provides a broad scoop while remaining practical for hand-held use around containers and work surfaces. The moulded ergonomic handle gives you a defined grip, while the integrated hanging hole provides a simple storage point between uses.
Practical Hygiene Outcomes
Correctly assigning and storing colour coded tools can make it easier for staff to identify which shovel belongs to a particular task or work area. The one-piece design also simplifies routine cleaning by avoiding a separate joint between the scoop and handle.
✅ Clearer separation of tools by assigned task or area.
✅ Easier identification of the correct shovel before use.
✅ Simpler routine cleaning of the one-piece surface.
Specifications
- Product: Colour Coded Hand Shovel
- Material: Polypropylene
- Construction: One-piece
- Size: W 271 x L 327 mm
- Colours: Blue, yellow or red
- Handle: Ergonomic moulded grip
- Storage: Integrated hanging hole
- Maximum temperature: Up to 100°C
- Food contact temperature: Up to 80°C
Use & Care Guidance
Avoid Cross-Use
❌ Do not move a colour-assigned shovel between different tasks or areas without following your site's cleaning and tool-control procedure.
❌ Do not allow the shovel to be stored where its scoop can become unnecessarily contaminated.
Know Its Limits
❌ Do not assume colour coding alone provides complete contamination control; it should support your wider cleaning and hygiene procedures.
❌ Do not use the shovel for tasks outside the material, temperature or working conditions specified for the product.
Good Working Practice
✅ Assign each colour clearly so staff can identify the intended shovel before handling materials.
✅ Clean the shovel according to your workplace procedure and use the integrated hanging hole to store it conveniently between tasks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Colour Coded Hand Shovel used for? It is designed for controlled scooping and transferring of loose ingredients and other suitable materials in food production, industrial and hygiene-sensitive working areas.
What size is the hand shovel? It measures 271 mm wide by 327 mm long, giving you a compact hand-held scoop for use around containers, tubs and material bins.
Which colours are available? You can choose blue, yellow or red, allowing different shovels to be allocated to particular tasks or work areas.
Why choose a one-piece polypropylene shovel? The one-piece construction avoids a separate joint between the handle and scoop and provides a smooth surface that is straightforward to clean.
How should the shovel be stored between uses? The integrated hole in the handle allows it to be hung in an appropriate storage position where it can remain accessible and separated from work surfaces.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ One-piece polypropylene construction
- ✓ Blue, yellow or red colour options
- ✓ Compact 271 x 327 mm format
- ✓ Ergonomic handle with hanging hole
Benefits
- ✓ Avoids a separate handle-to-scoop joint, making routine cleaning simpler
- ✓ Allows different shovels to be assigned visually to separate tasks or areas
- ✓ Gives you controlled hand-held scooping around tubs, bins and containers
- ✓ Provides a defined grip and a convenient way to hang the shovel between uses
Related Shovels & Scoops
For dispensing smaller quantities of winter treatment material, the Snow & Salt Hand Scoop provides a more compact option for working around grit bins and containers.
If you need a larger hand-held tool for snow, grit or loose materials, compare the Small Hand Shovel.
For full-length handling while retaining colour separation between tasks, consider the Colour Coded Ergonomic Shovels.
You can also browse the full snow shovel and scoop range to compare other hand-held and full-length options.
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