The Best Thermometers For The Workplace

While our body temperature fluctuates throughout the day, a sudden temperature change or a heightened temperature can be a good indicator that an individual is fighting an infection, such as a cold, flu or most recently, the Coronavirus.  

Having a temperature of 37.8 degrees or more is one of the main symptoms of Covid-19 and many companies are still carrying out a Covid temperature check policy where temperature checks are performed upon entry to the workplace.

However, it is important to note that a high temperature is only one main symptom of Covid-19 and a person could have the virus and not have a temperature. For this reason, if a member of staff is experiencing any other covid-19 related symptoms, we recommend them also taking a lateral flow test. Learn more about lateral flow tests here. 

The Different Types Of Thermometers

Measuring a person’s temperature can be typically done in 2 ways: contact (touch) thermometers and non-contact (remote) thermometers. Touch, or contact, thermometers must touch the body in order to measure temperature, whereas remote, or no contact, thermometers can measure body temperature without touching the skin.

But with so many on the market today, it can seem pretty overwhelming finding the best thermometer to suit your staff and workplace. This is where we can help! Here are 5 of the best affordable and reliable thermometers you can count on. 

The best thermometers for the workplace are:

1. Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer
2. Tympanic Ear Thermometer
3. Digital Thermometer – Oral or Underarm
4. Clinical Forehead Thermometer
5. Single Use 3M Tempa Dot Disposable Thermometers

1. Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

Made in the UK, this non-contact infrared thermometer can be used to measure temperature rapidly and non-invasively. With the use of its infrared scanner, it can effectively measure the temperature of the temporal artery in the forehead and provide accurate results within seconds.

Remote Infrared thermometers like this one are increasingly popular due to their non-contact approach which reduces the risk of spreading disease between people being assessed. Other key features of this thermometer include:

• Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology
• High specification ±0.5 °C or ±1 °C over limited ranges
• Ideal for HACCP and infection control procedures
• 100 hours battery life with backlight, 300 hours without backlight

2. Tympanic Ear Thermometer 

Another quality thermometer is the tympanic ear thermometer – a fully automatic infra-red inner ear reader. Just like the non-contact forehead thermometer above, this one uses an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal.

Temperature reading from this device is displayed in seconds with highly accurate results and can even hold the last temperature reading for ease of recording. More benefits include: 

• Clear LCD display
• Sound signal at the end of measuring
• Automatic switch-off to enhance battery life
• Ergonomic design for a comfortable grip
• Supplied with probe covers
• Comfortable for adults and children

3. Digital Thermometer

This fully automatic digital thermometer is a fast-response device which can be measured via oral or underarm. Not only can temperatures be read quickly and accurately, they are also small and portable, so can be taken anywhere and won’t take up too much space. These ones are also significantly more affordable than its counterparts above. It also boasts:

• Automatic switch-off
• Battery change indication on display
• Sound signalling at the end of measuring

4. Clinical Forehead Thermometer

Moving away from digital devices, this clinical thermometer accurately measures the temperature of an individual via their forehead. Simply place it on the forehead and the temperature will display as the dots warm up.

5. Single Use 3M Tempa Dot Disposable Thermometers

Supplied in a box of 100, these single use tempa dot thermometers are a great choice for people of all ages. 

Measurements are drawn by using a dot sensor matrix consisting of temperature sensitive indicating dots and providing consistently accurate temperature readings for reliable patient assessment. Can be used to take oral or axillary temperatures, providing a fast reading in 60 seconds for oral temperature, and allows you to check other patient vital signs simultaneously with temperature taking. 

You can find our full range of thermometers for the workplace here.

At Morsafe Supplies, we stock a selection of Covid-19 related products with free next day delivery available. If you need more guidance, please contact us on 01686 611 377 or sales@morsafesupplies.com.

Written by Kate for Morsafe Supplies.