NEWS
RESEARCH REVEALS THE TRUTH ABOUT HAND WASHING AND DRYING AT WORK
New independent research has found that the majority of employees do not wash and dry their hands properly at work, despite both washing and drying being important to help reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses, including Covid.
The YouGov research, commissioned by national washroom service provider Elis found that 55% of employees say they wash their hands for less than the recommended 20 seconds when they are at work, with 27% washing their hands for 10 seconds or less. Only 37% said they wash their hands for 20 seconds or more, with those over 55 (45%) more likely to, compared to other age groups.
The research also found that 57% say they leave the workplace washroom with damp hands because the drying equipment is not good enough or fast enough, with those working in London (60%) and the under 35s (65%) the most likely to say this. Only 31% of employees say they always leave their workplace washroom with dry hands, compared to 66% who say their hands are dry when they leave a bathroom at home.
Nick Barton, Regional Director of UK-wide washroom service provider Elis, said: “We know that we should be washing our hands properly, but research has also shown that damp hands can spread more bacteria and viruses than dry hands, so it is important to dry
CHAS MEMBERS TO RECEIVE 20% DISCOUNT AT SPEEDY HIRE
CHAS has announced that its members are set to receive a 20% discount on Speedy Hire tools and equipment thanks to a two-year partnership between the supply chain risk management expert and the UK’s largest hire provider.
The new agreement will enable CHAS contractors to hire products from Speedy Hire’s 2,250+ product lines, including everything from everyday tools and equipment, through to more specialist lifting, survey, powered access, rail and power generation equipment at a discounted price.
The Speedy Hire concession is the latest in an ever- growing bank of membership benefits offered to CHAS members designed to help their business thrive and save thousands of pounds a year. Other benefits include Trade Point cards that give 10% off at B&Q, special offers on fuel card services, free business insurance and discounted training.
CHAS Managing Director Ian McKinnon said: “Speedy Hire is a respected industry leader in the hire field so
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hands properly too. The fact that employees are twice as likely to leave the workplace washroom with damp hands, compared to their bathroom at home, and that a majority blame the drying equipment, means there is an opportunity for employers to improve hand hygiene by providing better equipment.”
The Elis-commissioned research also uncovered which drying equipment employees believe is responsible for their hands being left damp. It revealed employee preferences when it comes to hand washing and drying equipment and which hand drying options employees believe are the most hygienic.
Elis has produced a report on the research findings. Titled ‘The Truth about Hand Washing and Drying at Work’, it also includes advice on how businesses can improve their hand washing and drying facilities. The report can be downloaded for free here.
https://uk.elis.com/en/group/newsroom/news/truth-about-hand-washing-and-drying-work
https://campaigns.elislaundry.com/washroom-service
we are very happy to be joining forces with them to provide this exclusive offer to our members. It is the latest discount in a wide range of benefits on offer to CHAS contractors and strongly reinforces the great value of becoming a CHAS member.”
Jeremy Gerken, Managing Director of Retail at Speedy said: “The partnership with CHAS will provide their members with first-class customer service, including access to our 350 most popular products through Speedy’s four-hour delivery promise, at a preferential rate.
“The safety of our customers and employees sits at the heart of our business and all of our tools and equipment are tested to the highest standard. We are proud that CHAS has recognised this by selecting Speedy as their supplier of choice for members.”
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