The document identifies 6 key hygiene hotspots in schools: reception/entrance areas, classrooms/computer rooms, gyms, water fountains/sinks, washrooms, and canteens/kitchens. Common germs found in these areas include Staphylococcus aureus, Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. These germs can be transferred from surfaces to hands and between people, potentially causing infections. The document recommends using hand and surface sanitizers from Initial to kill germs and stop the spread of infections in schools.

1. INITIAL HYGIENE
S C H O O L H Y G I E N E H O T S P O T S

2. We understand that good
hygiene is vital to creating
a dynamic learning
environment.

3. 6 HYGIENE HOTSPOTS
IN SCHOOLS

4. RECEPTION/
ENTRANCE
Risk hotspots in reception and entrance
areas are door handles. They can be
home to Staphylococcus Aureus, which
can be transferred by surface to hand
and from hand to hand. It can cause skin
infections, food poisoning and
respiratory diseases. Hand and surface
sanitisers from Initial will kill germs and
stop the spread of infection.

5. CLASSROOMS/
COMPUTER
ROOMS
Classrooms and computer rooms have high footfall,
making door handles a risk hotspot. Staphylococcus
Aureus can be found in these areas, causing skin
infections, food poisoning and respiratory
diseases. It is transferred surface to hand and hand
to hand, Hand and surface sanitisers from Initial
will stop the spread of germs.

6. GYM
All hand contact areas are risk hotspots in the gym,
potentially housing Rhinovirus and Coronavirus. They
are transferred from surface to hands and via
respiratory droplets, causing the Common Cold.
Hand and surface sanitisers from Initial will help to
minimise the risk of infection.

7. WATER FOUNTAINS/
SINKS
Plug holes and faucets are germ hotspots in
communal water fountains and sinks. Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa can be found in these areas, causing
pulmonary tract infections and urinary tract infections.
It is transferred from surface to mouth or hand,
effective hand washing practices and educational
posters can tackle the problem.

8. WASHROOMS
Risk hotspots in the washroom include
toilets, flush handles and cubicle
handles. Salmonella and Campylobacter
can be found in these areas, both cause
Gastroenteritis. The germs are
transferred from surface to hand; the
spread of infection can be stopped with
surface sanitisers and toilet cleaners.

9. CANTEEN/
KITCHEN
Risk hotspots in the washroom include
toilets, flush handles and cubicle
handles. Salmonella and Campylobacter
can be found in these areas, both cause
Gastroenteritis. The germs are
transferred from surface to hand; the
spread of infection can be stopped with
surface sanitisers and toilet cleaners.

10. POTENTIAL
IMPACT OF
POOR
HYGIENE
Lack of compliance with health and
safety regulations
Damage to academic performance
Failure to provide a safe, hygienic
learning environment
Damage to your reputation with
current or prospective parents and
students
Staff become ill and unreliable,
creating disruption to the routine

11. HOW TO STOP THE SPREAD
OF GERMS IN YOUR SCHOOL
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