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…
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…
As the long, hot days of summer seem to be stretching on far longer than usual this year, you’ve probably already been thinking about sunscreen, particularly if you’re an outdoor worker. But is it enough to just slap on the…
When working outdoors in the winter months, we always consider how to keep ourselves warm and dry, in even the most unpleasant of conditions. However, there is another layer of protection against the elements that many of us forget. …
A visit to our favourite hair or beauty salon is something that we all look forward to, whether for a regular appointment or to primp and preen for a special occasion. But as well as making us look and feel…
Businesses that are continually looking to improve their corporate social responsibility understand that there are endless ways in which this can be done. From large-scale changes to business strategies that improve the working lives of staff, to placing recycling facilities…
Working as a hairdresser or barber is a highly enjoyable profession that is both creative and sociable, and also wonderfully rewarding when your clients leave looking and feeling great. However, after many long hours at work in the salon or…
Using soap is essential for keeping our hands clean and hygienic, and for preventing the spread of germs – particularly in public washrooms. In order for proper hand hygiene procedures to be followed, soap must be readily available for your…
If you regularly use a bulk soap dispenser in a public or workplace washroom when washing your hands, you are probably thinking you are eliminating germs, however, you may actually be increasing your risk of exposure to germs and infections.…
If you are a plumber, heating engineer or a mechanic, then the hand cleaning gel Swarfega will be extremely familiar to you. Created in 1947 by the Belper-based chemist Audley Bowdler Williamson, 2017 sees the 70th birthday of the well-known…