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GOJO has, as part of its mission to promote a healthier winter germ season, launched a campaign to help businesses boost wellness across the workforce.
Each winter, infection rates rise as millions of people contract influenza (‘flu’), norovirus, and other common colds and viruses. However, something as simple as increasing the frequency and effectiveness of hand washing and hand sanitising can have a big impact on public health, which in turn can impact the wellbeing of a workforce and help to reduce absenteeism. Average rates of absence across Europe are between 3-6% of working time, which has been estimated to cost about 2.5% of GDP.
https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/report/2010/absence-from-work
Dangerous pathogens are not only transmitted through direct contact with others, but also indirectly via hands and surfaces. Therefore, if just one employee comes into the office with a cold and doesn’t take care to follow good hand hygiene, the infection can easily spread around the entire workplace even before they have come into direct contact with anyone.
www.winter-wellness.eu
GOJO has launched
winter-wellness.eu, a website dedicated to highlighting the importance of hand hygiene throughout the winter months. This website offers tips around when to wash and sanitise and talks through
WCEC hosts annual Military Awards
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) recently hosted the 2019 edition of its annual Military Awards on 17 September.
The awards, held at Ironmongers Hall with over 150 guests in attendance, give special recognition to the work of Environmental Health Technicians (EHTs) from the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), the RAF Environmental Health Cadre, and the WCEC's affiliated Cadet Units, for their work at home and abroad.
This year, the Master of the WCEC, Barrie Torbett, addressed the attendees and his speech focused on the long-standing relationship with RAMC and environmental health sector. He highlighted their outstanding achievements whether in service in the UK or overseas. He also commended the Cadet Corp for their outstanding achievements in training and discipline.
The trophies, medals and purses awarded on the day included:
Junior NCO Award Winner – Acting Sergeant James Hodges
Citation by – Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Moore, Defence Specialist Advisor, Environmental Health
Senior NCO Award Winner – Sergeant Steven Redding, (Currently Serving in New Zealand)
Award accepted by Major Paul Kinvig, Officer in Command, Environmental Health Training and Education.
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the benefits of hand hygiene in different markets. It also has a variety of materials that can be downloaded and customised, including:
• A selection of web banners to help raise campaign awareness. • Social media content and messaging to help engage audiences. • Posters and infographics to encourage hygienic behaviours.
Chris Wakefield, Vice President, European Marketing and UK & IE Sales, GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd., said: “Hundreds of studies have proven that good hand hygiene can break the chain of infection, helping to prevent the spread of germs and reduce the chances of getting sick in the first place. At GOJO, we believe in making hand hygiene second nature to everyone.
“Given the impact on our health, we advocate for hand sanitising facilities, such as hygienic hand rubs, becoming commonplace in offices, shops, food service establishments and other workplaces across Europe, as they are in healthcare settings. In doing this, we can enjoy a healthier germ season.”
www.winter-wellness.eu www.gojo.com
Citation by – Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Moore
Reserves EHT Award Winner – Captain Steven Gorniak Citation by – Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Moore
Postgraduate Medical Officer General Practice Prize Winner – Captain Adrian Hucks Citation by – Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Moore
RAF Environmental Health Technician Prize Winner – Sergeant Dean Crook Citation by – Squadron Leader Gary Moyes
Best Sea Cadet Prize Winner – Marine Cadet Corporal Ryan Aldred Citation by – Commander James Nisbet Regional Commander
Cadet Aldred was also presented with a cheque for £2,500, representing funds raised by WCEC members to help pay for his overseas exchange to Borneo for jungle training.
Best Army Cadet Prize Winner – Cadet Staff Sergeant Chantae Bambury
Citation by – 75 (RAMC) Detachment SELACF Commanding Officer Keisha Bambury.
Best Air Cadet Prize Winner – Cadet Flight Sergeant Diliana Porteros
Citation by – Flight Lieutenant Leroy Smith, Commanding Officer, 50F (Camberwell and Lambeth) Squadron.
www.wc-ec.com
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