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…
Buying Guide: Office Cleaning Essentials
Over the past year, regular cleaning and sanitation have become more important than ever before. We all have a responsibility to make sure our hands and workspaces are sanitised, not just for hygiene reasons but for personal safety. Contrary to…
The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Kitchen Cleaning
Keeping a commercial kitchen clean is vital to running a hospitality business. Food hygiene standards, regulated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), are very high and you will need to satisfy the regulations in order to stay open. Good food…
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.…
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…