Office Workers

Office Workers

These environment are similarly described for IT Professionals. Computer keyboards and desktop areas tend to be the most likely source of infection.This is primarily due to poor hygienic practice of their Users. Some keyboards, telephones and similar objects (see below for further examples) do not get properly cleaned. If they are used by people who, quite simply, do not wash their hands properly (e.g. before eating, after the using the toilet, after coughing or sneezing, after touching their face or body etc.) then infections can rapidly spread.

Office Water Coolers, Telephones, Photocopiers and Fax machines can all present a high risk of infection to workers; with varying levels of severity.

How to AvoidTheBugs when in the Office:

Wipe down your desk and surrounding items with a disinfecting wipe once a week
Keep a hand sanitizer at your desk and use it throughout the day
If you eat at your desk on a regular basis, you are inviting bacteria to grow all around you. Sanitise your work area before and after eating
Wash coffee mugs and glasses on a regular basis
If you're sick, don't go to work

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