readily available, although where possible washing hands thoroughly is best practice.
There are currently a large number of recipes on the internet to allow people to make their own: if this is something you’re considering, please follow the World Health Organization’s PDF guide.
https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Guide_to_Local_Production.pdf Correct PPE use
PPE should be provided by the employer to protect operatives while safely conducting their task as identified by the relevant risk assessment. During an infection outbreak, PPE levels may change. It will play a vital role in protecting the operative and building users from the risk of cross-infection.
Disposable gloves should be worn whenever there might be contact with body fluids, mucous membranes, non-intact skin or chemicals. They are for single use only, and must be removed and discarded appropriately as soon as the task is completed. Hands must always be washed following the removal of disposable gloves.
The type of disposable glove in use may vary dependant on the user, and a risk assessment may be required where any risk of sensitivity or allergy is identified to find the most suitable glove for the operative.
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Disposable plastic aprons should be worn whenever there’s a risk of contaminating clothing with body fluids, or there is a known infection. They must be removed and discarded appropriately as soon as the task is completed.
Where the risk assessment for the task identifies the use of masks and eye protection, or when any activity may cause body fluids or substances to splash into the eyes, face or mouth, then masks and relevant eye protection must be worn. Masks specifically will be a requirement when there is suspicion or evidence of any infection that can be spread through airborne transmission. Operatives must ensure the mask is fitted correctly and changed regularly between areas. Any mask used must be disposed of appropriately on the completion of the task.
Colour coding
The BICSc colour coding system is a method of cleaning that reduces the risk of cross-contamination, by segregating areas of a site by different colour categories. Areas include clinical (healthcare), sanitary appliances (washroom), general food and bar use, general washrooms, general lower risk areas and bespoke or site-specific uses. Colour-coding systems ensure that cleaning standards are improved and cross-contamination is avoided.
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