Author Archives: Phil

Hand washing with soap is “superior method of removing microbes”

Limited role for hand sanitisers The importance of effective hand hygiene is top of the list of 5 [...]

Farm visits – why hand washing for children is crucial

Mobile sinks provide effective on-site hand washing for kids Recommendations to reduce disease transmission from animals in [...]

Construction site hand washing – mobile sinks are invaluable

Biological hazards require “adequate welfare and washing facilities” say HSE The Health and Safety Executive [...]

Street food vendors remain compliant with portable sinks

Warm running water is essential for catering hygiene “Sandwich and street food outlets face being shut down [...]

Infection prevention – the importance of hand hygiene in the workplace

“Only 5 percent of people washed their hands enough to kill infection” Hand hygiene in [...]

Constructions sites – wash basins must be big enough for forearms say HSE

Washing facility advice and guidance for builders’ employers Construction workers must have adequate washing facilities say [...]

Soap and water the preferred handwashing alternative – HSE

Alcohol rubs have “important limitations”  “A review of the data on efficacy of handcleaning products [...]

Farm workers and visitors – hand washing with mobile sinks

Health & Safety Executive require appropriate hand washing facilities Portable sinks, toilet and washing facilities for [...]