Keeping workplaces clean
Here, we get some best practice advice and recommendations for cleaning professionals and facilities managers from SC Johnson Professional.
Hands are the main pathways of germ transmission and all germs that can cause common illness are invisible to the naked eye.
Now more so than ever before, it is vital to apply good hygiene practices to help prevent the transmission of germs and reduce the risk of contracting an infectious disease. Hand hygiene is the most important measure to avoid the transmission of harmful germs, meaning that enabling improvements in hand hygiene practice in a facility can help break the chain of infection.
Skin care and cleaning products are essential for cleaning hands and surfaces of germs and other contaminants that may be present on ourselves and the surfaces around us, thus making it a key responsibility for facility managers and cleaning professionals.
According to the cleaning and skin care experts at SC Johnson Professional, if this is neglected, unhygienic workplaces with poor hygiene standards can lead to:
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Germs being spread from person to person. Employee illness, absenteeism and poor morale. Ultimately, a negative impact on business.
Maintaining cleanliness and good hygiene practices in the workplace can help prevent harmful viruses and bacteria from spreading throughout the facility. This not only creates a healthier environment for employees and visitors, but can also help a business be more efficient and productive.
Promoting proper handwashing practice and keeping the workplace clean is vital for the wellbeing of all. Cleaning professionals and facility managers have a responsibility to keep facilities clean, safe and pleasant to use, maximising hand hygiene compliance.
Displaying resources that help remind employees and facility users of the importance of hand hygiene can help. Posters and colour-coded dispensers can help signpost which product should be used and when. Hand washing in itself is key – but a range of other factors can impact its effectiveness. Resources can remind users of hand washing techniques, as well as the importance of rinsing and drying well, for example.
For more handwashing resources, or to view SC Johnson Professional’s hand hygiene products, make sure to visit the website below:
www.debgroup.com
"Hand hygiene is the most important measure to avoid the transmission of harmful germs."
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