Plastic-Free July – we can take this as an opportunity to reflect on the amount of plastic we use in our everyday lives. Plastic is a great material as it is lightweight, durable and malleable, making it able to serve…
How Often Should You PAT Test?
Although it isn’t required by law, PAT testing is still important to stay on top of in commercial settings, not least of all because of the insurance implications. The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989 specify not that appliances have to…
SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! A Closer Look at Hand Hygiene
To prevent the spread of germs and infections, keeping your hands clean and hygienic is the most important thing that you can do. It is particularly crucial to practise stringent hand hygiene in healthcare environments, and it’s for this reason…
Guidelines For Disposing of Clinical Waste
Clinical waste is hazardous or harmful waste that cannot be disposed of in general waste receptacles. There are certain clinical waste disposal guidelines that help to ensure it doesn’t contaminate food or water supplies or otherwise harm the environment. Clinical…
What Is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of bacteria to develop a resistance to the things we use to treat them. These pathogens are living organisms, and it’s natural for them to mutate to their surroundings in order to survive. These mutations…
The Importance of Correct Floor Maintenance
Maintaining a clean floor in the workplace is important. Not only does it help to ensure that your business makes a good first impression on visitors, it also helps to prevent slips, trips, and falls – especially in bad weather.…
Using Electrostatic Spraying Technology with Clorox Total 360 System
Office cleaning routines are often deeply ingrained into company culture but, as with anything else, tradition isn’t a good enough reason to blindly stick to using outdated methods. Although electrostatic spraying technology isn’t brand new, the Clorox Total 360 is,…
How To Take Care Of Your Skin In The Workplace
The skin is the largest organ in the body and skin disorders are one of the most common forms of occupational disease, as shown in a 2011 study by the World Health Organisation. However, occupational dermatitis gets surprisingly little attention…
How Clean Is Your Office Water Cooler?
Many workplaces opt for a water cooler as they provide high-quality, refrigerated drinking water in a fast and convenient way. Water dispensers are a great way to encourage staff to keep hydrated, maximising productivity and workplace satisfaction. Water coolers don’t…
Food Hygiene Tips For Commercial Kitchens
It’s important to maintain excellent hygiene when working in a commercial kitchen. Failure to do so can result in customers or staff members becoming seriously ill, as bacteria such as E. coli can have severe medical consequences. Food safety in…