Washroom tech
Washroom specification is a serious business in the public sector. Not only must building operators ensure adequate prevention of MRSA, Legionella, Pseudomonas and other dangerous infections but there...
View ArticleScrub Up!
Chrissie Rowlinson, product marketing manager at Cannon Hygiene UK, explains why having the proper facilities to encourage effective washroom hygiene can reduce absence rates and impact productivity...
View ArticleStudy reveals best practice hand washing technique for bacteria removal
New research demonstrates that the six-step hand-hygiene technique recommended by the World Health Organisation is superior to a three-step method suggested by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleHands-on hygiene
Good hand hygiene plays a crucial role in helping to reduce the spread of infections. Mike Sullivan, managing director of GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd explores the options at your fingertips Research...
View ArticlePromoting healthy workplaces
Something as simple as increasing the frequency and effectiveness of hand washing can have a big impact on the wellbeing of a workforce and even help to reduce absenteeism, says Mike Sullivan,...
View ArticleLords: The home of cricket adopts first class hand hygiene
Marylebone Cricket Club is the world’s most active cricket club, and proud owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground. The ground – located in the heart of London – has a total capacity of almost 30,000 people. It...
View ArticleCreating the perfect washroom experience
By Dr Peter Barratt, Technical Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene Providing clean and pleasant washroom facilities for staff or customers is essential for businesses. A positive washroom experience...
View ArticleHot or Not? Hot-desking offices have dirtier desks, study finds
Study by Initial Washroom Hygiene finds microbiological activity is 18 per cent higher in hot-desking office environments A study released today (21 June) by Initial Washroom Hygiene has found that...
View ArticleSocial Enterprise launches new eco-foaming hand wash
New Honey Blossom Eco Foaming Hand Wash from the Social Enterprise, CLARITY, is launched into large organisations and the government to support the employment of blind, disabled and otherwise...
View ArticleIs Norovirus now the ‘summer vomiting bug’?
The outbreak of Norovirus at the World Athletics Championships in London is the latest in a spate of reports of the ‘winter vomiting bug’ making an unseasonal appearance. Traditionally associated with...
View ArticleOn the farm: the importance of hygiene around animals
Petting farms are loved by both young and old alike and with spring on the horizon, animal attractions are preparing for an influx of visitors who are keen to get hands-on and learn more about their...
View ArticleDebMed backs WHO’s global hand hygiene campaign
DebMed, the Healthcare division of Deb, has joined forces with the Private Organisations for Patient Safety (POPS) to support the World Health Organisation’s annual hand hygiene campaign – SAVE LIVES:...
View ArticleKimberly-Clark Professional provides top tips to fight infections on World...
To support World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, Kimberly-Clark Professional is sharing Five Ways to improve hand hygiene standards within a healthcare environment, in recognition of the World Health...
View ArticleHand hygiene: infection prevention in focus in recent Westminster debate
Hand hygiene and infection prevention is now a top priority on the Government’s agenda, after a recent Westminster debate addressed the key infection prevention issues within Healthcare settings. The...
View ArticleHow to boost hand hygiene in a healthcare environment
For anyone working to provide cleaning services within a healthcare environment, it goes without saying hand hygiene should be top of mind. The truth is up to 80 per cent of infections are transmitted...
View ArticleDeb to showcase innovative hand hygiene programme
Hand hygiene and skin care specialist, Deb, will be showcasing its hand hygiene innovation at this year’s Infection Prevention Society (IPS) annual conference, the largest infection prevention and...
View ArticleNew study reveals clean hands are good for business and wellbeing
Hand washing does not only protect us against disease – it can also bring happiness, wellbeing and business gains. This emerged in a new study commissioned by Tork manufacturer Essity in the run-up to...
View ArticleGOJO supports Global Handwashing Day: Clean hands – a recipe for health
Monday 15th October 2018 is Global Handwashing Day; a worldwide advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of hand hygiene, and particularly handwashing with...
View ArticleKimberly-Clark Professional champions Scott Clean workplaces to promote hand...
This year Global Handwashing Day takes place on 15 October and Kimberly-Clark Professional is embracing the annual event’s theme ‘Clean Hands – a recipe for health’ by supporting Facilities Managers...
View ArticleFive ways to create the perfect washroom
British offices and their workers are busier than ever. According to research from Initial Washroom Hygiene, almost half (43%) of office workers say the total number of staff in their office has...
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