Hand Hygiene
04/23/20 By Dana Szymkowiak
Stop! Have you washed your hands today?
Hands down! When it comes to fighting the spread of illness, hand washing is the most important thing you can do to keep you and your family safe. It’s a simple enough concept, but did…
Continue Reading 04/15/20 By Dana Szymkowiak
How to make your office safer during and after COVID-19
As the ultimate champions of a safe and healthy workplace, Safetec wants to help everyone stay healthy in the office. Whether you are currently in an office environment or preparing to reopen, let’s cover the…
Continue Reading 09/04/19 By Safetec
What Is More Effective: Hand Sanitizer or Hand Soap?
Hand soap and hand sanitizer are often debated about which is the more effective option for people to use. According to nearly all studies found and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), using soap and…
Continue Reading 08/28/19 By Safetec
What Can Happen If You Forget To Wash Your Hands?
Washing your hands is an essential part of daily routines that can help to keep you safer from potentially harmful microorganisms. There are a wide range of problems that could arise if you do not…
Continue Reading 08/21/19 By Safetec
Everyday Items You Should Wash Your Hands After Touching
Washing your hands with soap and water is something many people may overlook throughout the day unless using a restroom or your hands are visibly dirty. Many things we will come in contact with are…
Continue Reading 08/14/19 By Safetec
Safety and Effectiveness of Consumer Hand Sanitizers
The CDC issued a final rule for over the counter (OTC) hand sanitizers, that they are safe and effective for consumers with regular use of these. The CDC has said that certain active ingredients are…
Continue Reading 10/24/18 By Safetec
Soap vs Sanitizer; What Should I Choose?
In our current age, hygiene and disease awareness is at an all-time high. People now know that germs can quickly spread if they aren’t adequately controlled. A large part of infection control comes from hand…
Continue Reading 11/06/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Every Day Is A Good Day To Wash Your Hands
Believe it or not, handwashing saves lives. Since 2008, Global Handwashing Day has been celebrated annually on October 15 worldwide, encouraging children, teachers, and families to get involved, support a culture of handwashing with soap,…
Continue Reading 09/11/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Do You Feel Comfortable Discussing Hand Hygiene?
Sometimes when you bring up concerns of hygiene, it may be taken as a criticism. This feeling can be the same amongst coworkers, family members, and everyone alike. If your hospital, care facility, or even…
Continue Reading 07/10/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Hand Washing Is Not Equally Available For All
Handwashing prevents childhood illness, but most families in low-income countries lack soap at home. Inequity is evident globally, with less than 1 percent of households in Ethiopia and 96.4 percent in Serbia having access to…
Continue Reading 06/08/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
How Do Dirty Hands Spread Germs?
Flu season may run from October to April each year; but germs have no season. They can be found nearly anywhere at any time.
Continue Reading 03/16/17 By Dana Szymkowiak
Break The Chain Of Infection
Think about all of the places that you are traveling to today. It may be your child’s school, work, the gym, soccer practice, the grocery store. We can guarantee you, without a doubt that there…
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