As people return to work, offices gear up and public transport and freeways start to fill, the roles of the facility manager, building services manager and cleaners take on a new level of importance.
At the top end, large offices are implementing thermal scanning of staff when they arrive, others use more basic thermometers and everyone is disinfecting high-touch surfaces. Cleaners were previously sight-unseen, working overnight when office workers had left the building. They are now visible and their presence clearly demonstrates to staff that the business is serious about their health.
Since March, soap and sanitiser use has increased exponentially in every sector and that’s good news. One positive to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is a new respect for hygiene.
In the past there were countless surveys outlining how many people washed their hands after using the toilet or how many described washing hands as simply a rinse under running water, followed by a shake or quick rub on clothes. Now there is clear understanding of what’s required to actually clean hands.
In washrooms, Tork Professional Hygiene recommend no touch dispensing to limit people’s contact with surfaces they don’t need to touch. Tork Matic Intuition hand towel dispensers are sensor-driven and they protect the paper within the dispenser until it’s required. They are also very economical, dispensing one sheet at a time.
What’s more, it is recommended to use paper towel to dry hands more thoroughly and ensure any germs removed are thrown away. This may prompt a rethink in many office buildings where air dryers have been installed, as the action of wiping hands with paper towel can also aid the removal of micro-organisms.
For hand washing, Tork Foam Soap and Sanitiser dispensers with Intuition sensors provide perfectly measured doses of foam without the need to push a button. The cartridges are sealed and incorporate their own nozzle, so there’s no chance of contamination of the soap within. Combine Tork Foam Sanitiser dispensers with a Tork Hygiene Stand, for a smart, freestanding unit to provide sanitiser in receptions, office areas and lift lobbies.
Tork are at the forefront of hygiene and cleaning and have produced a number of tools to assist facility managers, building services managers and cleaners. Hand washing and hand sanitising posters are available to download which outline the best process and remind people of the common ‘missed’ spots.
Tork can also provide advice on the best wipers and cloths to use for high-touch surface cleaning and disinfecting and which wipers can withstand the strength of disinfectants without falling apart.
Like the visible cleaner, doing their job, clean and hygienic washrooms with well designed, easy to use dispensers reassure staff and visitors. Hygiene promotes hygiene and people feel more comfortable taking their time. Tork’s range of dispensers are available in white or black and Tork Image Design are made of stainless steel. Both ranges are design award winning and create a great impression. To ensure there’s no run out of these essential hygiene items, Tork EasyCube captures data about refill levels from connected dispensers and traffic flow from people sensors. The information is available in real-time, allowing cleaning staff to optimise their efficiency. Speak to your Bunzl representative about these and other Tork solution for business.
For information on COVID-19 and work health and safety, visit Safe Work Australia.
