Safety of Vending Machines

When using a vending machine, you will always need to be careful. There are some accidents that have occurred to individuals while using a vending machine. These accidents have been the result of intentional misuse and abuse of the vending machine. This is usually done by tipping, shaking or rocking of the machine.

Possible steps need to be taken to avoid or reduce the number of such accidents. The owner of an Antares vending machine has to determine the safety of the location of the vending machine and also has to be on the lookout for the manner in which it has been installed. Such things can be the cause of accidents.

The vending program by Natural Choice USA, provides guidelines to Antares vending machine owners, so that they can place their vending machines in the right location as well as in the right manner. As business owner you, may not be aware that you are doing anything wrong when placing your vending machine. This is why you will need guidelines.

As the purchaser of an Antares vending machine, you should immediately take steps to be sure that the risk of accidents caused by the machines put on location by you should not occur.

Make sure that the location of the Antares vending machine is well lighted and that the vending machine is securely anchored to the floor, wall or other stable fixed building component.

Accidents will never occur if the Antares vending machine is located in a place where it is accessible when there are no attendants in close proximity, or if the facility is closed for other business. You will need to take precautions to ensure that the vending machine cannot be tipped over. Vending machines in such locations should be anchored to the floor, wall, and post or by attaching two or more machines together

To warn customers about the danger involved in tipping or rocking the Antares vending machine, you can affix a decal on the vending machine, which will warn them about that.