Author Archives: Phil

Hand washing focus in New Zealand with Patient Safety Week

An array of “cute” germs highlights the targeted illnesses Patient safety is deemed to be [...]

Global Handwashing Day: soap and water best for effective hand hygiene

Important for removing harmful germs you may carry on your hands Described as “the dirty [...]

The risk to co-workers’ health caused by a lack of hand washing

Germs are spread so easily in the workplace… A recent YouGov survey has revealed the horrifying [...]

Why effective hand washing is essential before inserting contact lenses

A third of people don’t even wash their hands first, according to survey A survey headline [...]

Why hand washing is essential in a business environment

How soap and water are “good for wellbeing and business” Business gains as well as [...]

South Africa: why hand washing with soap and water (not gels) is more important than ever

“Alcohol-based replacements for water may fuel bacteria proliferation” The recent almost catastrophic drought in Southern [...]

Why you’re washing your hands incorrectly – and you shouldn’t rely on the sanitiser

Avoiding the ‘hand washing mistakes’ Hand washing is one of the most simple yet important [...]

5* hygiene rating for Gower Sea Food Hut – and their trusty Handeman

Sea front location no barrier to effective hand washing Sarah Kift and Chris Price have [...]