Hygienical protection in the office

Clean Workplace – Healthy Employees: 14 Essential Office Hygiene Tips

• • Wash Your Hands Frequently: Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20-30 seconds multiple times a day. Skipping regular hand washing can quickly spread illnesses like colds and flu.
• • Avoid Touching Your Face: Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands to reduce the risk of respiratory infections and viral illnesses.
• • Regularly Clean Your Smartphone: Use a microfiber cloth and screen cleaner frequently. Phones are often heavily contaminated with germs, and regular cleaning helps prevent illness.
• • Maintain Food Hygiene: Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables, store food properly in refrigerators, and cook meat to at least 70°C. Avoid eating raw meat to prevent food poisoning and stomach infections.
• • Keep Distance if Unwell: If feeling sick, maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from colleagues to reduce spreading illness.
• • Strengthen Your Immune System: Ensure adequate vitamin intake, get fresh air regularly, sleep enough, and engage in regular physical exercise. A weakened immune system makes you more susceptible to infections.
  • Protect Open Wounds: Always cover open wounds with bandages or dressings to prevent serious infections.
  • Use Disinfectants Properly: Choose disinfectants labeled "partially virucidal," "partially virucidal PLUS," or "virucidal." Incorrect or unsuitable disinfectants may not effectively kill germs.
  • Use Disposable Tissues: Dispose of tissues immediately after a single use. Reusing tissues promotes the spread of germs and viruses. 
  • Proper Sneezing and Coughing Etiquette: Use tissues or your elbow when sneezing or coughing to prevent the spread of viruses. Ignoring this etiquette can infect others.
  • Ventilate Office Spaces Regularly: Air your office several times daily for at least five minutes each time to reduce viral loads and improve air quality.
  • Maintain Cleanliness at Home: Regularly clean your kitchen and bathroom at home, where germs tend to accumulate. Poor cleanliness can lead to increased illness risk.
  • Wash Textiles at High Temperatures: Wash bedding, towels, cleaning cloths, and underwear at 60°C or higher to effectively kill germs. Lower temperatures can leave harmful bacteria intact.
  • Respect and Mindfulness: Practicing hygiene is a sign of respect and consideration for colleagues. Maintaining a clean workspace and encouraging others to do the same protects everyone's health and enhances the working atmosphere.