Implementing Workplace Wellness to Increase Productivity. Riley Doherty, Area Vice-President Facility Solutions

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1 Implementing Workplace Wellness to Increase Productivity Riley Doherty, Area Vice-President Facility Solutions Staples Facility Solutions Mid-Market Sales

2 Have you ever asked yourself What is growing on my stapler? How dirty is the hotel room when our associates travel for work? Why does everyone seem to get sick after work trips? Is our breakroom clean? Is it ok for me to borrow someone's headset? What should I arm our traveling associates with to stay healthy? What seat should I book on the plane for our associates so they have the best experience? Should I use the hand dryer or a paper towel? Does it matter what kind of hand sanitizer I purchase? Is there a method to using sanitizing wipes? Are sanitizing wipes safe to use on all surfaces?

3 Desk Surfaces Keyboards & Mice E-coli / Staph Hosts Bacteria levels higher than a toilet! Chairs Used / Borrowed by everyone Armed chairs are particularly bacteria prone Phones & Headsets Saliva Contamination Desk Items Used / Borrowed by everyone September 25,

4 Recommendations for Sanitized Desk Surfaces Keyboards & Mice Wet Paper Towel with Mild Soap Never Use Sanitizing Wipes On Keyboards Sanitizing Aerosol Chairs Cleaned Weekly and Wiped Down with Antibacterial Wipes Spray Cloth Seats with Sanitizer Phones & Headsets Replaced Yearly Taken Apart for Weekly Sanitizing Never Use Wipes on Phones Desk Items Cleaned Weekly All Sides September 25,

5 Restrooms & Hand Hygiene What's in the Restroom? Thousands of bacteria species Multiplies & disperses at alarming rates A toilet can spray aerosolized feces as high as 15 into the air spreading to > than 60% of surfaces in 2 4 hours! What happens when you was your hands? Washing hands brings bacteria to rest on skin s surface It does not remove the bacteria! Friction is a key component in the process September 25,

6 Recommendations for Restrooms & Hand Hygiene Paper Towels Friction is key component (Wiping process) Transfers bacteria from hands to towel Towel is discarded with bacteria in waste receptacle Blower Sucks up & blows out bacteria from bathroom and onto washed hands Peter Setlow and The University of Connecticut School of Medicine Normal Bathroom Air: 6 colonies per plate 30 Seconds of Blown Air: 60 colonies growing on each plate 1 cent Vs. No Brainer? Why Companies Choose Blowers Costs approximately.02 cents in electricity per dry Costs approximately 1 cent per sheet of paper towel.02 cents September 25,

7 Breakrooms 6 Items High in Bacterial Contamination 75% Sink faucet handles 48% Microwave handles 27% Sink boards 26% Refrigerator handles 23% Water fountain buttons 21% Vending Machine button Dirtiest Place in the WHOLE OFFICE? The Breakroom Faucet! Microwave Handle (2 nd place) September 25,

8 Recommendations for Sanitized Breakrooms Wipe All Equipment Down Regularly Sink faucet handles Microwave handles Counters and Tables Refrigerator handles Water fountain buttons Vending Machine button Coffee Pot handles/buttons Never use aerosol in a breakroom as the chemicals could land in and contaminate food and beverage containers! September 25,

9 Travel (Airplanes) Cleanliness NOT FAA Regulated No domestic airlines rated in top 20 Common cold 113x more likely Seat Selection Matters Aisle seat is dirtiest Window seat is the best Tray Table 8x the bacteria than the toilet flush button Air Vent 285 colony forming units of bacteria (Control dial) Seat Buckle Touched at least 2x per flight 230 colony forming units of bacteria Seat Pocket Living petri dish Bacteria lives in fabric up to 7 days September 25,

10 Travel (Airplanes) Recommendations Wipe, Wipe, and Wipe! Tray Table Buckles Armrests, Ventilation Dials Seats TV Buttons Seat Pockets Window Shade/Area Seat Selection Choose a Window Seat Seat Pocket Avoid the Seat Pocket When Possible Periodically Hand Sanitize After Restroom Use After Stretching Ones Legs Before Eating/Drinking September 25,

11 Travel (Hotels) Not enough time in the day Each Housekeeper cleans rooms per shift Only 30 minutes spent in each room Most hotels only Deep clean 2 4 times per year Remote controls & Light switches Worst offenders for bacteria detection Contain at least some fecal bacteria Drinking glasses Germ havens 11 of 15 hotels tested only rinse glasses Bedding (Comforters & Duvets) Not always cleaned between guests Collects body oils & skin flakes High chance of only being washed 2 4 times per YEAR September 25,

12 Travel (Hotels) Recommendations Hard Surfaces Sanitize with Wipe Light Switches Sink Area Nightstands Work Areas Remotes (Ice Bag) Hair Dryers Bathroom Vanity Drinking glasses Do NOT use them Ask Hotel for Individually Wrapped Plastic Cups Bedding (Comforters & Duvets) Recommended to Not Use Set these Aside September 25,

13 Important Facts Sanitizing Wipes Dry Time: All wipes have a dry time. Read the label. If the dry time is 60 or 90 seconds, then the surface must stay wet for seconds before it dries in order to kill the germs. If it dries before the stated dry time, then you will need to re-wipe. Hand Sanitizers: Not All Sanitizers Are Equal: Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can reduce the number of germs on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs. Always use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Read all instructions to make sure you are using the proper amount and don t use hand sanitizer as a substitute for handwashing. September 25,

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