Time to give workplace germs the boot

Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched The Healthy Workplace Project, an initiative designed to show how taking a few simple steps can help eradicate harmful germs from the office environment.

Through the project, companies are being offered advice and support to enable them to install hygiene systems around the workplace and to help them to inspire staff to use them regularly - steps that could help prevent the spread of germs that cause a range of illnesses.

Businesses who sign up to the project will be offered a comprehensive assessment of their working environment, from reception desks to individual workstations.

Kimberly-Clark will then make recommendations on where to place products such as hand sanitisers and desk wipes.

A dedicated website offers guidance on implementing healthy workplace initiatives and how best to engage with staff to communicate the benefits of workplace hygiene. It can be found at: www.kcphealthyworkplace.com/uk.