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KEEPING WORKPLACES CLEAN: BEST PRACTICE FOR


FACILITIES MANAGERS Hands are the main pathways of germ transmission, and-all germs that can cause common illness are invisible to the naked eye. So now more than ever, 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 surfaces around us, thus making it a key responsibility for FMs. According to cleaning and skin care experts SC Johnson Professional, if this is neglected, unhygienic workplaces with poor hygiene standards can lead to:


● Germs being spread from person to person.


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The prequalification compliance mechanism ensures that you capture the relevant information at each stage of the contract lifecycle. The enforcement of pre-approved documentation such as a suppliers COVID-19 policy ensures that companies visiting your buildings have put necessary safeguards in place for their employees.


As work is allocated to your supplier, be reassured that the resources they assign always have the relevant skills and knowledge to do the


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task safely and without any risks to people’s health. Every visit is controlled with a configurable induction process where a self- assessment healthcheck survey is completed by the visiting resource to confirm that they are fit and healthy before gaining approval to commence work.


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● Employee illness, absenteeism and poor morale.


● 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.


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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


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pleasant to use, maximising hand hygiene compliance.


Displaying resources that help remind employees and facility users of the importance of this can help. Posters and colour-coded dispensers can help signpost which product should be used when. Hand washing in itself is key – but a range of other factors can impact its effectiveness. Resources can remind users of hand washing technique, as well as the importance of rinsing and drying well for example.


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