Maintaining a clean office environment extends beyond cleanliness, it's essential to your employees overall well-being and productivity. Establishing a weekly office hygiene culture is the firs step to creating a safe and healthy working environment.
Maintaining a regular cleaning schedule is imperative to the cleanliness and hygiene of your office. Daily sanitisation of high touch surfaces helps to reduce the spread of germs. Did you know the average work desk can have four hundred times more bacteria than the average toilet seat?
Employees should be encouraged to follow proper hygiene practices such as covering their mouth when they sneeze or cough, frequent hand washing, along with wash room etiquette. On average, 22% of employees refuse to use the office kitchen because they don't feel it is sanitary enough, while 1 in 5 employees will not use the office rest room for the same reason.
Indoor air quality is essential to the productivity and overall health of your employees, Airborne pollutants increase the risk of spreading illness, increasing absenteeism. This means ensuring there is ample ventilation, adding air purifiers, and ensuring air ducts and vents are cleaned and well-maintained.
Waste management is essential when it comes to hygiene. Employees should be educated on waste management protocols for your office with clearly marked bins for general rubbish and recycling. A good waste management system helps to reduce the risk of pest infestation, while keeping everyone in the office safe and healthy.
Weekly hygiene meetings with employees is the best way to raise awareness and provide training on the correct cleanliness procedures of the office, such as clean desk policies, cleaning the break room after use, and ensuring proper hand sanitisation throughout the day.
We also recommend using signs in areas of the office, such as shared kitchens, break rooms, and wash rooms.
Having a hygiene policy in place makes it easier for employees to refer to, while educating new applicants on your office culture. This includes:
Creating a weekly office hygiene culture helps to keep employees healthy, safe, and motivated. It helps to reduce absenteeism, that can be disruptive to productivity. When you implement key polices and are committed to improvements, you can ensure your office is a safe and welcoming space for employees where they can thrive. Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today if you need assistance in keeping your office sparkling and healthy.