Safety briefing - hygiene

This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage workplace hygiene.

What’s covered?

The aim of this Safety Briefing - Hygiene is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associated with poor hygiene practices and what they should do to minimise the chances of ill health.

Hazards and risks

The briefing identifies hazards and risks associated with poor hygiene, including staff not washing their hands and failing to deal with food waste properly.

Management

Control measures include using signs to remind staff to wash their hands, providing cleaning kits for computers and screens and asking staff to clear any waste from their desks at the end of the day.

Key points

Attendees must take note of the following key point:

• “Failure to maintain hygiene standards may lead to infection and ill health.”