HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING
The focus on touchless technologies highlights varying levels of concern around germ hotspots. When away from home, 70% were worried about touching the railings on public transport, while 67% were concerned about opening doors or touching lift buttons. Unsurprisingly, as there has been a significant shift towards contactless payments, 65% were worried about using cash machines and 64% in handling money.
Cleaning and disinfecting germ hotspots Identifying and tackling germ hotspots throughout premises is now a top priority. The World Health Organisation recommends using a two-step process, to routinely clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces.
Neznal continued: “Objects that are touched by lots of people throughout the day must be cleaned and disinfected frequently in order to break the chain of germ transmission, and facilities managers need to rethink what, how and how often they clean, to keep people safe. Understanding the difference between cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting enables facilities to manage hygiene more effectively and prioritise frequently touched surfaces.”
“When asked ‘what are the most
important areas to improve hygiene in an office building’, 89% said the washroom was a key area where businesses can do more.“
Cleaning removes germs, dirt, and other impurities from surfaces or objects by using detergent (or soap and water) to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Sanitising lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.
Meanwhile, disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects by using chemicals. This does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
“No matter which surface areas they come into contact with throughout the day, give your employees, visitors, and customers greater peace of mind by providing proven cleaning and disinfecting solutions to help break the chain of germ transmission,” added Neznal. “In these extraordinary times, creating exceptional workplaces includes doing everything you can to ensure the use of proper hand hygiene protocols and the cleanliness of surfaces.”
360˚ Hygiene & Protection programme With health, safety and wellbeing in mind, Kimberly-
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Clark Professional has introduced the 360˚ Hygiene & Protection programme which offers specific site support through considering need areas, and tools to assess a facility and identify hotspots. The next step is implementing cleaning and disinfecting protocols and introducing the correct hand hygiene and surface wiping solutions. Kimberly-Clark Professional also promotes hygienic workplace practices by providing communication tools to help create awareness, which is a vital part of making people feel safe.
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A free, no obligation virtual hygiene walk is available to book through the microsite. A Kimberly-Clark Professional representative can offer expert guidance and advice on the right product solutions to tackle key hygiene hotspots. In-depth workplace hygiene guides are also available, with a free communication toolkit to download.
“To demonstrate that a business has the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff and visitors as its top priority, reassuring people with visible hygiene actions has never been more important,” said Neznal. “Kimberly-Clark Professional is championing the need for hygiene and wellbeing to take centre-stage. The results of our survey provide insights into priorities and areas for improvement to make the premises of the future safer.”
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