WASHROOM HYGIENE
What Lies Beneath
Washroom waste disposal. It’s not the most glamourous of subjects, but someone has to deal with it and ultimately, as a business owner, it’s your responsibility.
Whether you’re working in a commercial building or an offi ce, the hazards remain the same in washrooms. Whilst we might not necessarily be able to physically see the risks, the germs are there and only a focused, law-abiding strategy will combat them effectively.
So are you handling the unseen issue effectively?
You may believe that cleaning is something anyone can do. We all like to think our regular cleaning routine would be effectual enough to remove waste safely, yet that’s not always the case. When the health of you, your staff and customers is at risk, you need something extra in place to cover all eventualities.
Here’s our top tips for ensuring you deal with washroom waste effectively:
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Ensure That Staff Are Trained No matter how much we think it
is, cleanliness is not always common sense for some. What may be one person’s idea of a clean environment, could be someone else’s idea of somewhere that looks half done. Expecting cleaning staff to pick things up as they go along is totally unacceptable and if you did operate in this way, you’d be responsible for any mistakes they make.
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When servicing your washroom facility, it is vital to ensure that cleanliness is not only skin deep. Direct365, business service providers for the cleaning and FM industry, talk us through some of the hidden problems of washroom waste disposal and offer some tips on how to deal with washroom waste effectively.
Keep All Health & Safety Posters On Show At All Times
The best way to keep the latest health and safety laws at the forefront of your workers’ minds is to ensure that they’re visible at all times. This not only shows visitors that you take waste disposal seriously, but it means that your staff understand that their job is of vital importance and they absolutely must follow the law.
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Clean Down Immediately After Disposal
Your cleaning staff should ensure no spillages or traces have been left during transit. This may be tricky as you might have to remove waste during peak times and this can be particularly diffi cult in commercial buildings such as shopping centres. If this is the case, ensure hazard signs are displayed whilst cleaning and waste disposal is taking place so that customers know to come back later.
Although you want to provide the best service for your customers, they will simply have to wait until the waste has been collected. Effective cleaning cannot take place in a crowded washroom as you’ll be distracted and you also run the risk of members of the public getting their hands on restricted chemicals.
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Monitor How Many Times A Day Your Waste Is Being Collected
To avoid the build-up of washroom waste, you should arrange regular disposal collections. Once a day
We all like to think our regular cleaning routine would be effectual enough to remove waste safely, yet that’s not always the case.
is simply not enough for certain premises that have a high volume of people visiting on a daily basis.
You absolutely cannot afford to let the waste pile up, as harmful bacteria will begin to grow amongst the litter. If health and safety offi cials fi nd that unhealthy levels of bacteria lurk in your washroom, you run the risk of being shut down.
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