Thursday, July 10, 2008

How to Stay Away from Germs at the Office


Germs, viruses and bacteria live in all kinds of places in the office. They are so small, that you can't see them with the naked eye, but their effects can be felt for days or even weeks if you get really sick. There are precautions you can take to keep yourself healthy so that you can try to stay away from germs and viruses. Read on to see how you can further protect your health from germs at work.


Things You’ll Need:
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial wipes
Warm water and soap


Step1


Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer at your desk at all times. Germ-X is a great product to try as it kills 99.9% of germs. Use it on your hands when you come in contact with a sick person. Offer some your sanitizer to someone if they happen to sneeze or if they appear to be sick with a cold. This can possibly keep them from spreading germs elsewhere in your office area.


Step2


Purchase a container of antibacterial wipes to keep at your desk. Clean your desk down at the end of every work day to clean away any germs or viruses that could have spread on your desk throughout the day. Also wipe your phone off after each use or if somebody else uses your phone.



Step3


Off clients or customers another pen/pencil besides your own. Keep a separate jar of pens and pencils for clients to use. Store your personal writing utensils in your desk.


1 comment:

HandyMan said...

you actually want your readers to stay away from GermX and any other alcohol-based hand sanitizer and switch to one of the alcohol-free products that are emerging onto retail store shelves.
1. GermX, Purell and other alcohol-based products actually destroy protective skin cells..the ones that are defending against germs/bacteria and viruses.
2. These products also cause dry/irritated skin, exposing you to risk of infection.
3. We already know they're flammable and potentially toxic. They also destroy floor wax. That's right.
4. They don't penetrate dirt.
5. They stop killing as soon as the alcohol dries, which is in a matter of seconds.

Exactly why the alcohol-free products (e.g. Soapopular) are being widely embraced by infection control experts. This particular product uses an antiseptic as the active ingredient, it does not cause dry/irritated skin, it can be applied to cuts/abrasions, it kills all of the same germs that alcohol does, but it leaves the hands feeling soft, and it keeps on killing germs long after being applied... more info is at http://www.handhygienefacts.blogspot.com...info re Soapopular is at www.soapyusa.com/abso.html

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