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
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
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…
What Is Health Surveillance?
What Is Health Surveillance? Health surveillance is any activity that involves obtaining information about your employees’ health to help protect them from potential risks in the workplace. Some health surveillance practices are required by law, while others, such as health…
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 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…
Disposing of Sharps and Needles
Needles and sharps are dangerous: not just because of their pointed edges, but because of the risk of infection that comes with contaminated sharps. Sharps injuries account for 17% of accidents to NHS staff – the second most common injury…
Sanitiser Effectiveness
How Does Disinfectant Work? Since the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the way that we clean has drastically changed and it’s likely that our cleaning routines will be affected going forward too. Most people are used to using cleaning chemicals in…
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.…
Slips, Trips, and Falls: Hazards in the Workplace
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that slips, trips and fall hazards in the workplace are accountable for over £500 million in costs each year, so it is no surprise to hear that floor cleaning should play an integral part…