Ensuring the health and safety of the employees should always be a number one priority for any employer and the first step is ensure every effort has to be made to. In a situation like this, a clean workplace is a safe workplace. Ensuring a strict and thorough cleaning schedule is adhered to will ensure any work environments are as safe as possible.
DEEP CLEAN YOUR ENVIRONMENT BEFORE WINTER KICKS IN
Performing a deep, disinfectant clean before colds, flu and COVID get a grip will guarantee that any harmful germs in the environment are killed and offer peace of mind.
By using a professional cleaning service with tried and tested cleaning products and techniques will make sure that your deep clean is successful. A successful cleaning method with excellent success during the Coronavirus period is using an Electrostatic Sanitising Spray System. It works by an encompassing spray effect that covers all surfaces and touch points and eliminates all viruses, including COVID-19.
In basic terms, it creates a positive charge in the spray gun which kills the Virus on contact and then creates a barrier that creates a residual kill protection and is effective for up to 21 days. As the droplets dispensed are only 40 microns, it is safe to use on electronics and, unlike fogging, which is a targeted method, you don't have to switch off critical systems and it can be applied in normal ventilated systems.
This method is an efficient, proven defence against the contraction and prevention of Coronavirus.
INCREASE YOUR CLEANING SCHEDULE
All places of work are likely to have a cleaning schedule in place, but Increasing your cleaning schedule will help stop the spread of harmful germs and virus’. Some cleaning services you may have in place could include:
- Janitorial cleaning
- Daily cleaning
- Periodic cleaning
- Washroom services
- Kitchen deep cleaning
- Laundry cleaning
Whilst every business will need a different combination of the cleaning services above, it is vital that you are using disinfectant products which help kill and stop the spread of harmful germs. Many disinfectants used for cleaning will be in the form of a non-abrasive cleaner.
It will also be vital to consider the areas most affected by the flow of people within the workplace as these are likely to be a hotspot of germs. These types of areas can include:
- Break and kitchen area
- Toilets
- Receptions
- Meeting rooms
- Handles in busy walkways
Increased cleaning in these areas should be incorporated into the revised cleaning schedule.
DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
Waste disposal is essential in ensuring a safe workplace and include:
- Toilet/sanitary waste
- Food
- Recycling
- General waste
Waste is an unhygienic by-product of everyday living. It often holds and harbours germs. In the case of toilet and sanitary waste, this is definitely so! Waste should be removed at the end of each day to a safe holding area until it is able to be properly collected and disposed of.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Each employee maintaining a high level of personal hygiene whilst at work will help create a safe workplace. Some examples of measure that can be taken are included below:
- Washing hands regularly
- Keeping personal work areas clean and sanitised
- Capturing sneezes or coughs in a tissue
- Disposing of any waste or rubbish quickly by the proper means
- Interacting with as little objects and surfaces as possible
By promoting the message across the workplace will naturally increase the overall cleanliness.
USE A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE
Employing a professional cleaning company to manage your cleaning services will benefit you in more than one way.
It will provide an increase in the quality of cleanliness as the service provided will be of a professional standard due to their expertise and experience they have developed over many years. It will also ensure that the methods and techniques being deployed are correct for purpose.
Outsourcing to another company will minimise the health risk to your employees when performing cleaning tasks.
It will also save you time and effort. Time is precious and yours may be better focused on doing what you are great at. Whether you use that time to improve your business of spending it with loved ones.
So, remember, a clean workplace is a safe workplace. The health and safety of your employees must be the main priority during the coming winter.
For more information on how to maintain a clean and safe working environment for your employees please ring Ryan Stillwell on 01702 713100 or email ryan.stillwell@winnsservices.co.uk for a free no obligation consultation or quotation.