How to ensure hygiene at work?

No matter where we go, it is always the same: viruses and bacteria are omnipresent in our daily lives. At home, in transport, in shops, and even at work, the risk of transmission is high.

While not all environments can be controlled, it is possible tominimise the risks by following a few rules of hygiene at work. Read all our tips in this article.

Hygiene at work: why is it so important?

Poor hygiene at work can have negative consequences for a company. On the one hand, the health of employees can be put at risk.

The presence of viruses and bacteria can lead toillnesses, resulting in an increase in sick leave. The result? The company experiences a drop in staff numbers, and inevitably additional costs.

It is in theinterest of every company to pay special attention to hygiene , asit reflects thecompany ‘s image.It is also important for employees to avoid contracting various illnesses throughout the year. Avoiding the spread of micro-organisms is therefore a matter for everyone at work.

Good to know According to article R4228-1 of the Labour Code, the employer is obliged to take care of the health of his employees. Indeed, this article specifies that the employer must provide “workers with the means to ensure their individual cleanliness, in particular changing rooms, washbasins, toilets and, if necessary, showers.

Some office hygiene rules

In the office, in order to protect yourself from pathogens, it is essential toknow the right gestures to adopt in order to avoid any contamination, from self-protection to the cleaning of various sensitive surfaces .

Self-protection, an essential hygiene rule

Protecting yourself in your working environment is one of the best attitudes to adopt. On the one hand, it reduces the risk of contracting a disease, and on the other hand, it protects all employees. Frequent hand washing is one of the recommendations to prevent the transmission of viruses and bacteria. The Ministry of Health and Prevention recommends :

• Wash hands with water and liquid soap preferably;
• Wash for at least 30 seconds;
• Rub fingernails, between fingers, palm, and up to wrists for best results;
• Dry hands with clean cloth or paper towels, an electronic hand dryer, or in the open air.

	It is advisable to choose this type of hand towel dispenser It is advisable to choose this type of towel dispenser to optimise hygiene, but also to avoid paper waste thanks to a sheet-by-sheet distribution.
	You can also opt for an electric hand dryerThis is a leading product in terms of hygiene, as it can be used without touching the hands.

Hand washing should preferably be carried outat key moments in the day, such as after using the toilet or before eating .

Cleaning work surfaces for optimal workplace hygiene

For optimal hygiene at work, you should adopt other habits. In particular, you should plan to clean :

• The office surfaces each day ;
• From floorsincluding carpets, which are particularly attractive surfaces for pathogens;
• Of sanitary facilitiesSanitary facilities, at least once a day;
• Of kitchen itemssuch as the microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker;
• Frequently touched surfaces, such as door handlesdoor handles lift buttons or the staircase handrails.

Finally, do not neglect theventilation of work spaces. This is one of the habits you should adopt in order to renew the air in your premises and to remove viruses and bacteria.

Some hygiene rules in a warehouse

In the warehouse, as in the office, hand washing remains the key to good hygiene at work. Indeed, this applies to all trades, particularly because of the number of contaminated surfaces touched during the day. However, there are other hygiene rules specific to the warehouse that can help you.

Anticipating major soiling with the right accessories

Dust tends to settle very easily in a warehouse. The problem is that when inhaled, it can endanger the health of employees, but it can also damage equipment and machinery. Although 80% of indoor air pollution is carried by shoes, there are ways to deal with it. For example, you can opt for :

	A honeycomb doormatan ideal product for to remove heavy soiling while improving the safety of slippery and wet floors. It also has the advantage of being easy to maintain and durable.
	A disinfectant matperfect for to prevent contamination of floors. Divided into 3 sections, this model has flexible pins and hydroalcoholic gel on the 1st section.re section. The second and third sections allow the soles to be dried to avoid any risk of slipping.

And if you’re looking to clean the windows in your warehouse, our guide to choosing your professional window cleaning equipment is available!

Floor cleaning, a golden rule in the warehouse

Nevertheless, if honeycomb mats and disinfectants limit the risks cleaning the floors remains a very important habit to maintain good hygiene in the warehouse. To clean the floors, opt forbrooms or industrial hoovers depending on the size of your warehouse. A cleaning trolley, or maintenance trolley, can be a great help, especially for large surfaces .

All this cleaning is bound to increase the amount of waste you produce. Pleaseread our guide to improving waste management in the warehouse.

The essentials for good hygiene at work

Do you want to guarantee your employees the best possible hygiene at work? With RAJA, you can be sure to find all the products you need for the maintenance of your premises. Among the essential equipment you will find :

	The cleaning wipesimpregnated with a cleaning and antistatic solution for the maintenance of screens, keyboards and plastic surfaces.
	The microfibre cloths multi-purpose and multi-surfaceA must-have for the office and warehouse.
	The cleaning gloves designed to protect the skin from detergents used in the maintenance of premises.
	The broom with water tankThe water tank broom, practical, compact and light, allows you to to clean hard-to-reach areas such as stairs.such as stairways.
	L’wet and dry hooverideal for large areas. It is the most complete the most complete cleaning solution for your warehouse floors, ensuring impeccable hygiene at work.
	The large area cleaning kitdesigned to to organise and store all the equipment needed for hygienefrom brooms to buckets and rags. The most complete of these kits also have an integrated waste bin to make cleaning the premises easier.

Maintaining hygiene at work is a fairly simple habit, provided you have the right tips and tools to do it. Protect the health of your employees and yourself by equipping yourself with the essentials for optimal cleaning at our shop raja.co.uk.