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Computer and desk hygiene has never
been more important
Today’s desks are not only our workstations, they are often our lunch tables, our
footrests, our storage spaces and more. Active hygiene helps keep your desk
and office cleaner and healthier. Unclean surfaces in the office can harbour
unhealthy bacteria. For example, were you aware of the following facts?
• The average keyboard contains 60 x more bacteria than the office
toilet seat*
• In the average office there are 10 million bacteria on the area
of the desk where you rest your hand**
• Cold and flu viruses can remain active on a surface for up
to 72 hours***
Fellowes offer a range of cleaning products to help keep your
workstation clean and germ free. Virashield™ is a range of
cleaning products that have been developed with a revolutionary
formula to improve health and hygiene in work areas. The
Virashield range kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria, including
MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella and Flu Virus. In addition, it offers ongoing
protection for up to 7 days against germs on hard surfaces. The
Virashield range from Fellowes includes Surface Cleaning Wipes, Screen
Cleaning Wipes, Hand Protection Wipes, Keyboard Cleaning Kit, Travel – Clean
Kit and Hand Protection Foam.
To compliment the Virashield cleaning range, Fellowes have also developed a
range of computer accessories including keyboards, mice, wrist supports and
mousemats with built – in Microban® anti-bacterial protection. This helps fight mouth with a tissue and dispose of the tissue in a bin immediately
the growth of harmful bacteria such as MRSA, Staphylococcus, Listeria and • Wash your hands with soap and hot water or a sanitiser gel or foam
E-Coli, for added protection in between regular cleaning. frequently
Experts state that good hygiene practices are by far the most effective • Wipe your desk and computer keyboard/mouse regularly with cleaning wipes
thing you can do to protect yourself and others from infection. Always ensure • Look for antimicrobial versions of products to inhibit the growth of germs
that you: and viruses
• Clean up thoroughly after eating at your desk
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Creating signs that create
KI exhibit at Interbuild
knowledge
Clear and easy to follow signage is
vital in any building but particularly in
schools and colleges where there are
numerous hazards in every area. The
staff and pupils must be aware of any
potential dangers as well as their
nearest emergency exit. Health and
safety signs in all areas must also be
compliant with the Disability
Discrimination Act to include Braille
KI is the largest educational these functional aspects, the
and tactile signs or even talking
furniture manufacturer in the image portrayed correlates to
signage.
world. With over 60 years student perception of teachers’
Established 20 years ago, Signs
experience, KI understand the performance expectations - an
Express is the leading signs and
distinct and evolving needs of the attractive, highly functional,
graphics manufacturer and supplier
educational environment. They quality environment tells them you
with over 80 centres across the UK
design furniture that facilitates expect excellence.”
and Ireland and are innovators in
learning and interaction between KI education furniture includes:
using the latest products to hit the
students and staff. classroom furniture, powered
market. Signs Express can provide
Jonathan Hindle, Group tables, auditorium seating, fixed
signage solutions from the smallest
Managing Director – Europe, seating, tables, desking, task/desk
label through to complex outdoor
Middle East & East Asia says: seating, guest/side seating, lounge
building signage or attractive interior
“Furniture is a crucial seating, occasional tables, library
displays.
component in creating a quality furniture, cafeteria furniture and
Signs Express has added a window applications. To comply with health
learning environment. Seating residence hall furniture.
film service to their extensive range of and safety regulations, large areas of
should be comfortable and
products. Specialist tinted and glass must be marked to prevent
durable and worksurfaces ought
security protected window films used accidental collision – an important
to be able to accommodate
to enhance premises. These can be consideration for staff and students.
specific tasks including note
used for heat reduction, glare
taking, laptop computer use and trianglertwww.kieurope.com
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www.education-today.co.uk October 2009
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