3 Most Common Types of Bacteria Found in Workplaces

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• November 13, 17 2:58 pm
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You take the lift and press the button for your floor. You touch door handles when you go in and out of a room. You type on your keyboard to create reports or documents.

Every day you go to work and do mundane things without realising how these can impact your health. Come to think of it, your office is one place that constantly exposes you to harmful organisms. It is for this very reason that many businesses hire reliable office cleaning companies in Sydney to routinely clean, disinfect and sanitise their workplaces.

Believe it or not, your colleagues and employees are not the only ones you share the office with. Millions of bacteria are in the area and without action, they could put your health at risk. Here are the most common types present in workplaces.

Pseudomonas

Pseudomonas is a very common type of bacteria found in soil, skin and the environment in general. It is one of the top causes of infection in the eyes, ears, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and the skin. People in hospitals are quite prone to this pathogen as it can spread through medical equipment. In the office setting, pseudomonas can be found on keyboards and various surfaces. There is no way you can completely avoid this pathogen in the environment, but they can be minimised through proper sanitation and disinfection.

Streptococcus

Commonly known as strep, streptococcus is generally divided into 2 types: Group A and Group B. Group A can cause strep throat and skin infections like cellulitis and impetigo. Group B is known to cause pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections. This microorganism can spread by inhalation of infected airborne droplets released when coughing and sneezing. Droplets can contaminate surfaces and objects like mugs, eating utensils, door handles and even your coffee machines. If you have commercial cleaners routinely cleaning your workplace, make sure that they thoroughly clean and sanitise areas that are breeding grounds for bacteria.

Staphylococcus

Staphylococcus is normally found on the nose and skin. In most cases, this type of bacteria doesn’t cause disease, but injury or skin damage can make the body vulnerable to infection. Also known as golden staph, this can cause a range of illnesses including pneumonia, food poisoning and skin infections. Staph is present in work surfaces and utensils and can be transmitted through human contact, contaminated food and the environment.

 

Knowing the number of people occupying your workplace, you can never be too sure what kind of microorganisms are spreading around. Maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace is the most basic countermeasure you can take. A clean work environment not only benefits employees and colleagues, it can also benefit the entire company by leaving a positive impression on customers and guests.

If you need commercial cleaning or strata cleaning services, call us at I-Kleen Cleaning Concepts. We provide expert sanitation services to ensure a cleaner and safer work environment. Our staff of experienced cleaners can come up with a tailored cleaning plan that meets your requirements. Feel free to get in touch with us!