Personal Hygiene Basics
Workplace Cleanliness
Hygiene No-Nos
Hand Hygiene
Hygiene Policies
100
This daily practice helps prevent body odor and maintains cleanliness.
What is showering or bathing?
100
Employees are encouraged to keep this personal workspace tidy to promote hygiene.
What is their desk or workstation?
100
Neglecting this can lead to offensive body odor in the workplace.
What is personal hygiene?
100
The CDC recommends washing hands for at least this many seconds.
What is 20 seconds?
100
Employers should provide this to outline expectations for employee cleanliness.
What is a personal hygiene policy?
200
Applying this product daily helps control perspiration and odor.
What is deodorant or antiperspirant?
200
Regular cleaning of this communal area prevents the spread of foodborne illnesses.
What is the kitchen or break room?
200
Leaving dirty dishes in this area can attract pests and spread germs.
What is the office kitchen or sink?
200
Hand sanitizer should contain at least this percentage of alcohol to be effective.
What is 60%?
200
This type of training can help reinforce good hygiene practices among staff.
What is workplace hygiene training or workshops?
300
Regularly brushing and flossing your teeth prevents this common cause of bad breath.
What is plaque buildup?
300
This facility must be well-stocked with soap and paper towels to ensure proper hand hygiene.
What is the restroom?
300
Failing to wash hands after this activity can spread bacteria and viruses.
What is using the restroom?
300
It's important to wash hands before and after this daily activity.
What is eating?
300
Regularly scheduled meetings to discuss safety and hygiene are known as this.
What are safety meetings or toolbox talks?
400
This part of the body should be washed frequently to prevent the spread of germs.
What are hands?
400
Using these items to clean shared equipment helps reduce germ transmission.
What are disinfectant wipes or sanitizers?
400
Wearing this type of clothing can pose safety hazards and hygiene issues.
What are soiled or damaged clothes?
400
These areas of the hands are often missed during washing and should be scrubbed thoroughly.
What are fingertips and under the nails?
400
Employers must ensure restrooms have these two essentials for handwashing.
What are soap and running water?
500
Keeping this facial feature neatly trimmed or clean-shaven is part of good grooming.
What is facial hair?
500
This policy requires employees to maintain cleanliness in their immediate work areas.
What is a clean desk policy?
500
Overusing this can cause allergic reactions among coworkers.
What is strong perfume or cologne?
500
This is the recommended method for drying hands to prevent germ spread.
What is using a clean towel or air dryer?
500
This federal agency provides guidelines for workplace sanitation and hygiene.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?