How Your Workplace Could Be Harming Your Health

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• November 13, 17 2:54 pm
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You typically spend about 8 hours a day at work – that’s one third of your day. This means your workplace is one of the places you most frequent and can impact your health in one way or another. So, if you’re feeling a bit under the weather, it may not be the person you sat with on the commute to work. It could be your office!

So how does your work environment affect your health? It boils down to three things, and you just might want to keep your trusted office cleaners in Sydney at the ready.

1.      Microorganisms are everywhere.

It is common knowledge that different types of microorganisms are everywhere. They are on keyboards, door knobs, handles, faucets, telephones and buttons. These organisms can cause illnesses such as diarrhoea, colds, cough and infections. Recent studies have found that telephones harbor more bacteria than restrooms. Imagine being constantly exposed to millions of bacteria every day without even knowing it.

2.      Dust in various surfaces.

Much like germs, minute dust particles are also present in various surfaces. While you regularly clean the most obvious places like desks, cubicles and shelves, dust can be lurking and piling up in the darkest corners of your workplace. Apart from dust, you should also be wary of the presence of mould as this can cause respiratory problems. Sick leaves can cost much aside from affecting employee productivity. It is for such reasons that many huge offices invest in hiring services from professional cleaning companies to ensure cleanliness in their buildings.

3.      Poor air quality.

It may seem unlikely, but the problem could literally be under your nose. Not everyone may be entirely aware of it, but the air inside offices could be dirtier than the air outside. Many offices have closed doors and windows for most of the working hours which means there is inadequate air movement inside. There could be a lot of things floating around in the air including airborne microbes, pollutants and other harmful particles and you’re inhaling them daily without realising it.

 

It may be impossible to completely get rid of harmful factors in the workplace, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to prevent them and minimise their effect. Something as simple as a thorough hand wash or regular use of sanitiser can help you prevent the spread of germs in your workplace. Routine cleaning, proper sanitation and disinfection of ‘bacteria farms’ in the office can also go a long way.

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