Workplaces are some of the easiest places for bacteria and viruses to spread; generally, they contain lots of people, feature many shared touchpoints, and have communal facilities like kitchens and bathrooms. Germs can pass from person to person, and you…
As an employer, you are legally obliged to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace – a piece of legislation further reinforced by the coronavirus pandemic. Virus transmission occurs through air particles, so businesses must seek smarter…
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…
When flu season comes around, it’s par for the course that you might lose out on a few members of staff each month as they take time off to recover from the common cold or flu. Whilst, within reason, this…
There have been a number of high-profile outbreaks of infections, diseases, and viruses in recent history, from the 2009 swine-flu pandemic to the Coronavirus outbreak in China. Not all outbreaks are international or even national in scale, however, some are…
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…
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…
Proper hand washing technique is a beneficial habit to adopt and encourage since 80% of known diseases are transferred through touch alone. The five most common ways for bacteria to spread are, from the hands, eyes, nose, and mouth…
Dishwashing and cleaning surfaces can certainly make a kitchen look clean. But most of the time this isn’t enough to keep germs and illnesses at bay. So how clean are our kitchens? Are they even clean at all? Cross contamination…
Find out where the germ hotspots are in your office and discover the single most important thing that you can do to reduce your risk of infection. Then take our quiz to see how much you know about the germs…