Hand sanitisers are effective tools to fight against viruses, germs and other contaminants that come in contact with us.
Long before the COVID-19 virus emerged, it was well documented how a typical office space can be a breeding ground for germs, viruses, and bacteria. Door handles, fan remotes, and every surface can be a perfect breeding ground for millions of microscopic contaminants. These contaminants are just waiting to pass from person to person. One of the most important practises recommended by authorities is to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. This practise will help to remove any germs or contaminants you may have encountered.
This is not always possible if you are not near a restroom or do not have the time to visit one. Employers cannot possibly remind their employees to use the restroom now and then clean their hands. Hand sanitiser is an easy fix. Hand sanitiser is one of the best tools available to help prevent the spread of germs, according to the World Health Organisation and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Critical locations for hand sanitisers
Placing hand sanitisers in readily accessible and at visible locations is the most effective way to encourage people to use them. The following are the critical locations for these hand sanitisers:
Entrances and exits
If the premises have many people coming in and out, it is advisable to place hand sanitisers at both entrance and exit. When people come into your facility, you cannot be sure of where they came from or what bacteria they carry. Placing a hand disinfectant dispenser near the entrance will prompt them to disinfect their hands before touching the surface of the building.
Escalators, Lifts, and Stairwells
When using the stairs, it is normal for someone to use the handrail, making it a high touchpoint and increasing the risk of infection. Hand sanitisers should be available at the top and bottom of each stairwell. Lifts and escalators have handrails and require the user to press several buttons. To keep users safe, hand sanitisers should be available on every floor.
Cafeterias, Pantry and Break Rooms
These three locations will be full of employees during peak hours, such as lunch. Employees frequently buy food and meet up with their friends, so employers should provide hand sanitisers at these locations.
Reception Area
The reception area will be the first point of contact for employees and visitors who come to the office. Their health statuses are unknown to the employers. Employees and visitors should wash their hands after any interactions that involve the exchange of pens, registration papers, or other objects.
Washrooms
Employers should keep a sanitiser near the restroom doors so that employees and visitors can use it before and after entering the room and touching the door handles. As sinks and soaps are already inside the washrooms for hand-washing, there is no need for sanitiser inside the toilet.
Meeting rooms, work desks, shared items such as office printers or copy machines, and warehouses are other important places to keep hand sanitisers.
EnviroCare Instant Hand Sanitiser
Washing your hands is essential in maintaining your hygiene. However, doing so frequently at the office can be tedious. This is where alcohol-based hand sanitisers come into play in workplace hygiene. They help keep employees safe and reduce the risk of infection spreading to others.
EnviroCare Instant Hand Sanitiser protects individuals against 99.99% of germs. EnviroCare Hand Sanitiser offers extra protection against the spread of infection in situations where washing is not readily available. It is an excellent hygienic solution that leaves your hands feeling clean and non-sticky.
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