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2. About hygiene
This presentation covers some important topics
about workplace hygiene. For more detailed
information about your obligations as an
employer visit Employsure.
Topics covered:
• Personal hygiene
• Work area cleanliness
• Restroom facilities
• Kitchen
• Hand washing

3. Clean work environments
All workplace environments need to be hygienic and
safe for employees and visitors, even those which are
not involved in the production and handling of food
and personal products.
Implementing a workplace hygiene policy is an
effective way to ensure that all employees follow the
same standards.

4. Personal hygiene policy
Personal hygiene refers to the cleanliness,
appearance and habits of employees, which
can occasionally be a sensitive issue for
managers and business owners.
An official personal hygiene policy helps to
ease any awkwardness by establishing
precisely what is expected from employees.

5. Personal hygiene policy
What to include in a policy:
Employers can list expected standards of:
• Showering
• Using deodorant or perfume
• Grooming facial hair
• Hair-washing
• The use of hand sanitisers
A personal hygiene policy makes the workplace comfortable for
everyone and also protects against the spread of illnesses.

6. Work area cleanliness
Workplace hygiene policies should also make provision
for each employee to clean and maintain their own
workstation or work areas.
What to include in a policy:
Employers can list expected standards of:
• Desk tidiness
• Policies on using disinfectant in the work area to
reduce the risk of bacterial contamination
• Expectations of the employee’s role in keeping the
work area clutter- free

7. Restroom facilities
Ensure your employees have hygienic restroom facilities
What is required in an employee restroom?
• Hot and cold running water
• Hand soap
• Toilet paper
• Hand drying towels or equipment
Some businesses hire an external cleaning service to attend
to the restrooms but if employees are required to maintain
the facilities themselves, a workplace hygiene policy should
include details such as the frequency of cleaning and the
type of products to use.

8. Kitchen
Hygiene policies for the kitchen area in a workplace
environment need to cover regular cleaning and
maintenance of utensils and equipment.
This allocates accountability for the task of cleaning and
helps to ensure that it gets done.
Employees who are unhappy about the levels of workplace
hygiene can complain if they believe the standards of
cleanliness are poor enough to constitute a health risk.
Encourage employees to take personal responsibility to
protect themselves and to practice good hygiene.

9. Hand washing
Ensure all employees know the correct handwashing
technique.
1. Rinse your hands under running water and use soap to
form a foam
2. Rub your hands together vigorously for 10-15 seconds
3. Wash all areas of your hands, wrists, fingers and under
your nails
4. Rinse your hands well
5. Dry your hands thoroughly with a hand dryer or paper
towel