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Workplace Hygiene
Unit: Promote the Image of and Support Hygiene in the Workplace

Workplace Hygiene

What ever your job role and what ever profession you work in, there are general standards that all employers and employees need to adhere to. Good personal and general hygiene are a requirement of all job roles.

Personal Hygiene

You should wash yourself regularly, to avoid body odour (BO), this is particularly important if you work in a hot or humid atmosphere. Use deodorants and other cleansing products to help you stay fresh throughout the day. Oral hygiene is also important, regular brushing will help eliminate the smell of strong foods as well as bad breath (halitosis). Remember, nobody should be expected to, or wants to work, alongside a person who has BO or bad breath!

General Hygiene

You should also try to keep your work environment as clean and tidy as possible. Whether you work at a desk, a till or workstation, you should always make sure that it is clear of any unwanted mess such as discarded post and work documents or personal items like wrappers, coffee or tea cups. At the end of the day your work space should be left clear so that any cleaner can access all areas to clean them.

Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is particularly important when working in the beauty environment. You will often be expected to be very close physically to your clients to carry out duties. It would be very unpleasant for them if you suffered from bad breath or BO. Whether you wear a uniform or not your clothes should always be clean and ironed. Your hair should be clean and well presented, and your hands and nails should always be perfectly clean. You must always wash your hands between clients as any dirt or work related debris could contain germs and you would be a source of infection as you went from client to client.

General Hygiene

Your work area which includes the workstation and equipment trolley should be kept clean and tidy. In between each client all work surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned, any hair should be swept up and all rubbish and cups cleared away. Your equipment trolley should be replenished and fresh towels provided for your new client. Each of your clients expect to be treated in a spotless environment, they will not put up with other peoples leftovers!

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