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Germs Hot Spots: Are You Looking At The Right Places?
Germs Hot Spots: Are You Looking At The Right Places?

Germs Hot Spots: Are You Looking At The Right Places?

When it comes to germ hotspots, we think we know where the germiest areas in the workplace are. Our mind usually drifts to the toilet seat – however, the number of germs that can spread on things like keyboards, soap…

Cleaning And Personal Hygiene In The Workplace
Cleaning And Personal Hygiene In The Workplace

Cleaning And Personal Hygiene In The Workplace

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…

How to improve air hygiene in the workplace
How to improve air hygiene in the workplace

How to improve air hygiene in the workplace

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…

How To Maintain Equipment In The Workplace
How To Maintain Equipment In The Workplace

How To Maintain Equipment In The Workplace

HSE stats from 2019/20 show that there were 693,000 non-fatal workplace injuries in Great Britain in just one year. While a large percentage of these were from common workplace accidents like slips and trips or manual handling accidents, it’s likely…

Workplace Safety Inspection & Becoming Covid-19 Secure
Workplace Safety Inspection & Becoming Covid-19 Secure

Workplace Safety Inspection & Becoming Covid-19 Secure

Workplace safety inspections are an important part of good health and safety in the workplace. They ensure that the workplace is operating safely, according to legislation put out by HSE. Inspections are an important proactive measure – identifying potential problems…

Are Sanitary Bins A Legal Requirement In The Workplace?
Are Sanitary Bins A Legal Requirement In The Workplace?

Are Sanitary Bins A Legal Requirement In The Workplace?

As set out by the Environmental Act, it is a legal requirement to provide staff with a hygienic place to dispose of sanitary waste in workplace bathrooms. It is also vital in maintaining a clean and pleasant bathroom for everybody.…