Helping to break the chain of transmission in the workplace

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The Healthy Workplace Project

The Healthy Workplace Project* has been developed to protect employees from the transmission of germs in the workplace, helping to keep them more engaged because you care.

Our approach goes beyond basic hand washing to engage and encourage your employees to help reduce the spread of germs in the workplace by breaking the chain of transmission.

A simple sneeze or cough generates germ-laden droplets that contaminate hands and nearby surfaces

Germs are easily transferred directly via handshakes...

Touching eyes, nose and mouth with contaminated hands allows germs

to get inside the body

...or indirectly through contact with shared surfaces

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Creating a healthier workplace doesn’t stop at the washroom

Research shows that common surfaces can harbour the greatest number of germs in the workplace. Educating and encouraging employees to Wipe, Wash and Sanitise can help break the chain of transmission. Kimberly-Clark Professional can help you achieve this through the Healthy Workplace Project.

Doors: Wipe knobs often and place hand sanitiser near entrances/exits

Stair Railings: Wipe and clean these surfaces at least daily

Elevator buttons: Sanitise hands and place hand sanitiser in high-traffic areas

Copy stations: Sanitise or wash hands when using common office machines

Conference tables: Wipe tables, phones, etc. before each meeting

Lobby areas: Wipe hard surfaces and provide hand sanitiser for guests

Reception: Provide hand sanitiser in public or common areas

ATM in lobby: Place hand sanitiser near high-use items

Water cooler/kitchen space: Wipe all surfaces, even if they appear to be clean

In the WashroomSoaps and TowelsRegular handwashing with soap and drying with paper towels is the best defence against the spread of germs.

Outside the WashroomHand Sanitisers Placing hand sanitisers in common areas means your staff can kill the germs they pick up in everyday activities before they can be spread.

Surface Wiping Regular use of surface disinfecting wipes help kill the germs on keyboards, desks and other surfaces.

The products to tackle germs – wherever they are

The Healthy Workplace Project is the first program to provide a complete package of products and support tools to tackle germs in the workplace and help break the chain of transmission. Kimberly-Clark Professional has four easy-to-use product offerings to tackle germs where they live:

Break those links, and you break the chain, making a healthier workplace.

Research has identified 6 prime links in the germ transmission chain:

1. After Sneezing/Coughing 2. In the Washroom 3. Beginning of a Meeting

4. Beginning of the Day 5. Before Eating 6. End of Day

Tools to improve the health of your workplace

Audit Scientifically identify

hygiene “Hot Spots”

Understand facility profile and needs

Products & Protocols Simple, sensible, practical

steps for all employees

Proven products that work

Employee Communication Education to drive employee

adoption and compliance

Customised to fit company culture

Monitor & Report Develop a customised

action plan

Making your business a Healthy Workplace

The Healthy Workplace Project can help you engage your employees and gives you the tools to help make a healthy workplace in four easy steps:

Speak to your Kimberly-Clark Professional representative about arranging a complimentary hygiene audit to identify the germ hot spots in your facility

Receive the results of your audit and recommendations in a customised report and choose the most suitable campaign theme for your employees

Install the recommended KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* products to provide your employees with the tools to break the chain of germ transmission

Launch the campaign to your staff using the communication support provided

Targeted Employee Communication

The Healthy Workplace Project includes engaging signage and posters for you to place around your workplace to involve your employees in helping break the chain of germ transmission.

There are three employee campaigns to choose from, so you can tailor The Healthy Workplace Project to suit your company culture.

Talk to your Kimberly-Clark representative to find out how you can put the Healthy Workplace Project* to work.Call Aust 1800 647 994 or NZ 0800 447 814

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