Spring break is right around the corner, and that means a spike in air travel all across the country--a potentially problematic situation if you are concerned about germs and the cleanliness of air terminals and cabins.
Airports--A Germaphobe's Worst Nightmare
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established specific guidelines alongside detailed workers' rights in regards to the facility owner(s) and manager(s) responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy work environment during flu season.
A recent study has confirmed that a large portion of the equipment in athletic and workout facilities are covered in more germs than the typical public restroom.
How Germy is Your Gym?
The new year brings new resolutions for fitness among adults and college students--increasing the foot traffic throughout your facility, and bringing numerous germs and bacteria with them, including:
Athletes foot.
Workplace illness costs U.S. employers hundreds of billions of dollars per year in direct and indirect costs due to poor workplace hygiene and the inadequate cleaning and disinfection of germ hot spots.
Addressing the Gaps in Office Hygiene and Hot Spot Cleaning
While the numbers do not lie, it turns out many of us may be--self-reported handwashing percentages range in the high 90's, while observed behavior is more around 60-70%, with numbers decreasing among younger demographics, as well as, disgustingly, after occupants of any age use the restroom.
Even with a flu shot, proper hand hygiene can stop the spread of influenza to others, as well as other germs and bacteria to yourself.
High-Quality Hand Hygiene for a Happy Holiday
The holiday season is here, and many families and business travelers will be traversing the globe--traveling from airport terminal and hub to their final destinations.
Staying healthy at work is good for everyone--here's how!
How to Stay Healthy at Work
Staying healthy at work during the cold and flu season is vital for our personal health and safety, as well as crucial for businesses who lose an estimated $230 Billion dollars every year due to lost productivity associated with employee sick leave.
Proper floor care can eliminate a significant volume of germs and bacteria brought into a facility on the soles of occupant's feet, or via wheels from bicycles or carts.
Improving Infection Control Through Proper Floor Care
Recent research has shown that a large portion of the germs and bacteria contaminating a facility are trafficked in on the soles of shoes, as well as wheels from bikes, carts, and wheelchairs.
Another flu season is here, on the tail of the most devastating flu season on record, and yet a recent survey has shown that neither businesses nor employees are doing enough to prevent the spread of the virus in the workplace.
Failing to Prevent the Spread of the Flu in the Workplace
We are not doing enough to prevent the spread of the flu virus in the workplace.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a condition that typically affects young children in the U.S., most commonly via Coxsackievirus A16--a member of the Enterovirus genus.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning and Prevention
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness, particularly among young children.
The 2017-2018 flu season was the deadliest on record, leading to the deaths of tens of thousands of people, millions of sick days, and billions of dollars in lost productivity.
How to Protect Building Occupants This Flu Season
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average;
The annual direct costs, such as hospital and doctor’s office visits, medications, of influenza (flu) in the United States are an estimated $4.6 billion.