From surprising germ facts to practical tips, this guide helps businesses and schools implement effective hand hygiene for a safer and healthier environment.
Going green is important to many laboratories, but making waste workflows environmentally friendly may not be simple. Laboratories in university and medical environments have been described as “the last frontier” for environmental attitudes, and many may assume that laboratory...
Hand hygiene is more critical than ever for maintaining a healthy and safe environment, especially in commercial settings. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving our planet. Initial Washrooms, as global experts in...
Aesthetic clinics can present a risk of infection for clients if hygiene and waste workflows aren’t properly followed. This means individuals could develop conditions as severe as sepsis without the right protection. Sepsis is a difficult-to-spot, life-threatening condition. It...
Care home residents typically have various day-to-day needs, from social interaction to support with food, drink and self-care, as well as the provision of medication. Some pharmaceutical items will be simple to manage. Nurses and social care practitioners should...
A Vital Resource Under Threat Water is life. It carves valleys, nurtures forests, and sustains every living being on Earth. Yet, despite its abundance, water conservation has never been more critical. World Water Day, observed annually on March 22,...
New rules surrounding food waste management and recycling take effect from 31 March 2025.The legislation requires all workplaces to separate the following waste after discussion with their waste collector: Most healthcare and social care practices are subject to these...
Ensure compliance with UK Washroom Hygiene Regulations & Standards. From key regulations, to best practice, learn how to help keep your business compliant.
Offensive and clinical waste in healthcare waste management must be separated to minimise the risks of personal harm and negative environmental impact. In Health Technical Memorandum 07-01, the clinical waste colour code delegates highly infectious material to yellow containers,...
Two years ago, NHS England unveiled the NHS clinical waste strategy. It aimed to improve waste management practices amongst primary care providers to achieve the following: Healthcare professionals can look at the strategy to help formulate plans within their...