Clean Hands Certification (CHC) Program – Get Certified in Handwashing
Learning Objective: That workers wash their hands thoroughly and completely in line with best practices and embed these habits in procedural memory. Time requirement: One or two hours including practice (repeated quarterly to maintain certification). Get Certified: First Log-in [...]
The Benefits of Professional Slip-Resistant Shoes
A study of 17,000 foodservice workers found professional slip-resistant shoes greatly lowered insurance claims, resulting in a 67% reduction in injury after a 94% participation rate. (Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 2019)
Why Do Slips and Falls Occur?
"Technically speaking, a slip occurs when the coefficient of friction between the shoe material and the walking surface does not provide sufficient resistance to counteract the forward, resultant forces at the point of contact." "Slips and falls are often a [...]
Wet Mops: “Anti-Clean” and “Anti-Health”
Removal of soils is poorly accomplished by wet mopping with either microfiber or string applicators due to cross-contamination issues (Journal of Hospital Infection, 2008, Applied Microbiology, 1971) and the nature of solutions in mop buckets.