On 31st December 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. A ‘novel’ coronavirus was identified as the virus in question on 7th January ..read more

Health and safety for industrial workers covers a range of skin protection issues, namely focusing on skin disorders such as dermatitis. But when it comes to those who work outdoors, UV protection is one of the most vital aspects of protecting your employees. Last summer was one of the hottest on record, but our recent survey showed that only 1 in 4 outdoor workers wore protective sun cream. It’s likely that many of those who work outdoors have experienced a painful sun burn as a result – but this occurrence just once every two years can triple the risk of malignant melanoma[1 ..read more

Which is safer: A mosquito bite, a tick bite or a sunburn? The answer – none of the above. But for outdoor summer workers, these issues are hard to avoid if the proper precautions are not taken. Each year there are more than 80,000 new cases of skin cancer in Canada[i], making it the most diagnosed type of cancer in the country. And, according to the Ontario Sun Safety Working Group, outdoor workers are up to 2.5 to 3.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer[ii ..read more

We talk a lot about the importance of hand hygiene and compliance in healthcare facilities, but what about one of the less obvious health-related facilities – the long-term care facility? Long term care (LTC) facilities provide more than just assisted living for the elderly. They often provide medical care for individuals who are no longer able to care for themselves, no matter their age. With more than 5 million Americans living in these facilities, infection prevention is a serious issue ..read more

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Each year, hundreds of millions of patients around the world are affected by healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). HCAIs are the most frequent adverse event in healthcare, with hand hygiene having a critical impact on infection prevention and control.  Most HCAIs are preventable through good hand hygiene; by cleaning hands at the right times and in the right way ..read more

Does your healthcare facility meet current infection prevention and control standards? If they’re not following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “ My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene,” as suggested by the Joint Commission, the answer is likely no. In its January 2018 statement, the Joint Commission said it’s widely known that hand hygiene is the most important intervention for preventing HAIs, however actual hand hygiene compliance rates are estimated to average 50 percent or less ..read more

Within the healthcare industry, glove use has become a key aspect of ward culture and is considered to be an important control measure for protecting both patients and staff. Yet inappropriate glove use can often lead to hand dermatitis – a painful condition that affects one in five nurses and may require nursing staff to be moved out of clinical areas due to the risk of infection from damaged skin. Ahead of The Royal College of Nursing’s Glove Awareness Week – which kicks off on Monday 29th April – SC Johnson Professional™ takes a look at when gloves should be worn, the import ..read more

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From self-check-in, at airports to self-checkout at grocery stores, touch-screen technology is increasingly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Touted as time saving and efficient these surfaces are touched by countless people every single day steadily collecting germs and bacteria from users. Much of the bacteria found on surfaces in public areas originates from people’s intestines, gut, nose, mouth, throat, and feces and is a result of poor hand hygiene ..read more