TS 11497

TS 11497 is a workplace standard for laundries, bringing together structural requirements, operating arrangements, basic conditions for personnel, technical equipment and safety principles. Its focus is not limited to the washing step itself; it frames the broader conditions needed to establish, run and safely maintain a laundry service.

The technical setting of laundry services

In general technical terms, laundry facilities handle a sequence of operations such as receiving soiled textiles, sorting, washing, drying, finishing, packaging and, where relevant, preparing items for delivery. In this type of workplace, the flow between dirty and clean areas, water and energy infrastructure, ventilation, drainage and fire safety all affect service quality and safe operation. The standard’s scope addresses the workplace conditions expected for this service environment.

Topics highlighted by the scope

• Suitability of the site layout and physical arrangement for laundry operations
• Fitness of technical equipment and supporting installations for safe use
• Basic organization of personnel and work processes
• Safety measures and protective arrangements within the workplace
• A general operating approach aligned with relevant regulations and related technical standards

This standard treats laundry work as a service infrastructure rather than a single machine process. That means capacity planning, water use, wastewater handling, electrical and thermal systems, storage and dispatch arrangements should be considered together. In workplace standards, the main objective is to support continuity of service while reducing operational risks to workers and users.