Good Hygiene
What does having good hygiene mean?
Staying healthy and clean
What three items do you need to brush your teeth?
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, and Floss
What is body odor?
Bacteria that live in the sweaty areas of your body
What is the number 1 thing bad hygiene effects in the workplace?
Performance
If I neglect my hygiene, will my coworkers want to invite me to group events?
No.
How many days should you wear the same clothes before washing them?
One day
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day
Who sweats?
We all do
True or False the second highest cause of bad hygiene is staff turnover?
True
How would you respond if a supervisor pulled you aside to have a respectful conversation about your body odor?
Ask for advice and follow through with the strategies provided.
What should you keep clean to have good hygiene?
Body, Hands, Hair, Clothes
What could you do if you struggle with bad breath?
Bring a toothbrush and/or mouthwash to work
How can I prevent bad body odor?
Use deodorant, and shower frequently
True or False: Employees with bad hygiene are excluded from most if not all employee activities in and out of the workplace
True
True or False: The employer responsible for cleaning up each employees workplace? ie. cleaning service
False
How many times a week should you shower?
7 times per week
Where could you brush your teeth at work?
Staff washroom
When and where could I apply deodorant?
In the morning before work
Any break at work
In the staff bathroom
In my car
True or False: It is the employer's fault that they hired someone with bad hygiene
False
Does perfume help mask body odor temporarily?
No, it makes it worse
Who can you ask in the workplace if you need help having good hygiene?
HR/Supervisor/Manager
How long should you brush your teeth?
About 2 minutes
If I know that I sweat a lot throughout my day, what should I do?
Carry deodorant everywhere I go
Bring a spare shirt
Shower daily
What is the percentage of people who pass gas in the workplace?
41 percent
How many times per year should you change your toothbrush?
Every 3 months