Workplace hygiene is always important, but depending on the industry you work in, there could be a greater need to ensure better cleanliness. During times of heightened illness, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a finer focus on hygiene. Asking your employees to practice basic hygiene isn’t an unrealistic ask at any time. Direct365 are experts in the field of hygiene. Below are our top 5 tips for encouraging good workplace hygiene.
Make sure employees have the best products
Nothing will encourage an employee to adhere to proper hygiene standards like providing them with good quality products. Many companies skimp and save on their washroom products. Buying at a serious discount often means the brands you’re buying aren’t offering the protection your employees need.
Employ outside help
There are plenty of businesses that offer thorough cleaning and sanitary services at regular junctures in the year (monthly, weekly, etc). Our hygiene services are carried out by experts who know exactly how to keep your business clean, healthy, and safe for both employees and visitors.
The options available with an outside contractor are vast. For more information, chat to our excellent sales team.
Signage will remind everyone
Most of your workers will have the best intensions, but people are forgetful and it’s likely that as time goes by, employees will lose the habit of certain hygiene procedures. Having the correct signage around the building will help remind people, especially as new COVID variants arise, that their hygiene and handwashing must continue to be good.
Reminding people of their responsibilities does work, so why not include a little gentle encouragement in your building.
Correct waste disposal servicing
Ensuring that your business is using the right waste disposal service is an important part of keeping your workplace hygienic and clean for everyone who enters. Not all waste should go into the same bin, for hygienic reasons but also recycling reasons.
Depending how often you dispose of certain waste, and what waste you tend to have, it could be cause for concern. Anything from food waste to sharps and general waste should be disposed of correctly. Direct365 are waste specialists, so to talk about your own waste routine, click here.
Make a plan
You need to understand how your workplace can create unhygienic waste and surroundings before you implement ways to stay clean. This means assessing risk and waste, as well as any realistic harm you can do with the waste you create. Doing this will allow you to stay safe and more importantly, keep your customers and employees safe too.
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