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We have previously discussed hand washing, both how often you should do it and why. The same rules apply to children. Hand washing is VITAL in your quest for a safe environment, perhaps even more important for children as most will have a lower immune system than adults. The spread of some of the deadliest diseases can be found in schools, nurseries and areas dedicated to children, therefore implementing our recommendations of ways to encourage children to use a washroom safely and hygienically is crucial.

We all know having clean windows looks great and reflects well on your brand identity, but did you know they can also contribute to health? The health of your employees and visitors should be a top priority in your buildings’ maintenance schedule, therefore clean windows are a MUST as their abilities stem much further than a smudge-free surface. In this blog post, we discuss reasons as to why you should add window cleaning to your list of necessities.

Violence in the workplace has risen to become apart of the top 5 reasons for workplace deaths. It has become alarming that violence in the workplace is as common as it is, clearly it needs to be better controlled by employers and expressed to employees how important it is not to use or receive violence. It is required that businesses regularly conduct a hazard analysis, have security measures in place, enforce company policies and have written programs which protect employees from workplace violence. Here are our 6 top tips for controlling violence in the workplace. Review, or include, your violence prevention/harassment policies regularly (e.g. per quarter or annually). These will be apart of your general health and safety assessments. Encourage employees to report, document and investigate anything which could breach violence prevention rules. Have a workplace assessment and employee questionnaire to identify any gaps or worries which should be included in the violence prevention policy. Review your visitor access protocol as this is often what leads to violence in the workplace. Perhaps investing in a concierge security guard would be best practice for your business as they are able to combine the role of a receptionist and a security guard into one. Review previous incidents to see where the implemented policies went wrong. This could highlight gaps in the current guidelines. Make sure your new employees are fully educated on your violence prevention plan and strategy as everyone should be constantly aware of their duties to creating a safe workplace. Winns Services can provide a Concierge suited to your business and its needs, helping to prevent any unexpected damage to your workplace or employees. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and working with clients to offer the best solution to their queries. If you have any questions regarding the security services offered at WINNS or would like a quote, don't hesitate to call us on 01702 719100 or email us at info@winnsservices.co.uk

Did you know electrical malfunctions are one of the main causes of property fires? But, the number of fires could be decreased if the appropriate prevention methods were in place, for example looking out for faulty wiring.

Most of us know that we should not let any water get near our electrical appliances, but do you know why? In this post, we explain why they should be carefully controlled in your cleaning schedule.

The temperature of the workplace is vital in accordance with law, responsibility and comfort. The recommended temperature of an office is around 16 C. Although Britain is not known for its scorching summers, it can get very hot in a building. Other factors other than the weather such as the number of workers, machinery and type of work will all contribute to how warm an office is. Therefore, we have written this blog to see whether an electric fan or air conditioning system is most environmentally friendly for your company.