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Office hygiene
The hygiene in offices not only goes through the cleaning of surfaces or furniture, but also contemplates the environmental well-being or the equipment of the bathrooms. The hygiene in offices has as main objective to maintain aesthetically pleasing spaces and facilitate coexistence in them. Unlike what happens in the food industry and the health sector,…
Read MoreNational Handwashing Awareness Week 2019
Personal hygiene begins and ends with our hands. And though we’re taught as youngsters to wash our hands before dinner, it’s important to remember that germs don’t care what time of day it is. Clean hands prevent sickness. So it’s especially important to learn the basics about hand hygiene so that you, too, can become…
Read MoreWash your hands after recess in schools
Washing your hands after recess helps significantly reduce the bacterial load on children’s hands and minimizes the risk of infections. Many children associate the moment of the shower with the act followed by returning home from the park. How many times have we heard that “shake your shoes before entering the house” or “wash your…
Read MoreHandwashing is the first line of defense in Christmas holiday
With the holidays around the corner, it’s important for people to make regular and thorough hand washing part of their routine. “Frequent hand washing can reduce the chance of infection and transmission of influenza, gastrointestinal illnesses and other illnesses like colds,” says Donna Lahey, head nurse of the Infection Prevention and Control Department in NSHA’s…
Read MoreHow to remove gloves safely?
Removing gloves correctly is equally important as ensuring their use at times when there is a risk of infection. Gloves are a protective measure that acts as a barrier between the user and the environment, in cases where the user can have a negative impact on the space or vice versa. In the case of…
Read MoreIs bulk soap a source of pollution?
Bulk soap is susceptible to bacterial contamination, turning hand hygiene into a counterproductive action. In previous articles we argued why soap in charge is better than bulk soap. But we didn’t talk about how soap is contaminated in bulk. We all use hand soap, not only to remove dirt, but also to reduce the presence…
Read MoreHow to Tell the Difference between cold & flu
You can get a cold anytime — spring, summer, or fall, but most likely in winter. Flu season typically runs from November through March, although you can get it in October or as late as May. You can catch the flu at other times of the year. Do you know the difference of cold and…
Read MoreStop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t—repeat don’t—wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. They say that could spread the germs lurking on your turkey in the kitchen sink or nearby food. But it’s been a challenge trying to convince cooks to…
Read MoreRecommendations for a Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are most thankful for and to enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones. Some take the lead for meal preparation while others share the responsibility. No matter how your meal comes together, everyone must work together to prevent foodborne illness. “With large meals come food…
Read MorePrevention tips of norovirus
Practice proper hand hygiene Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water especially after using the toilet or changing diapers always before eating, preparing, or handling food, and before giving yourself or someone else medicine. Norovirus can be found in your vomit or poop even before you start feeling sick. The virus can stay in…
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