Tips to maintain the cleanliness of our workplaces

One of many success factors of a company depends on the cleanliness and tidiness of workplace to improve employee productivity, an employee is also required to get the work place clean and tidy, Also source of the disease sometimes comes from something we do not expect, especially from a dirty place. How to improve the cleanliness and tidiness of workplace? let's see tips below:

1. Clean and tidy atmosphere:
A clean and tidy workplace not only ensures better productivity but also keeps employees healthier. To do this job, a good housekeeping staff is essential for every organization. The premises and the desks at workplace should be kept clean by regular cleaning and dusting. Scrap should be collected into the trash bins and emptied regularly. Devices such as telephones and computers should be cleaned regularly to eliminate the spread of germs. The cafeterias and kitchens attached to the office should also be clean and tidy. Dishes, surfaces of the tables and other appliances should be cleaned regularly. Expired food should be thrown away immediately.

2. Ideal temperature: 
Many studies have proven that improper temperature levels and poor indoor air quality affects the productivity and health of employees; hence proper attention should be given it. According to American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the temperature in the office environment should be in such a way that an employee wearing a normal clothing should feel neither too cold nor too warm. In order to maintain such conditions, they recommend maintaining 68-74 degrees F in winter and 73-79 degrees F in summer.

3. Improved indoor air quality: 
Researches conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others show that many indoor environments in US are polluted than outdoors. This may badly affect the productivity and health of the working staff. Here are few suggestions to improve indoor air quality at workplaces (few of them are given by EPA).

• Avoid blocking air vents or grilles
• Follow office and building smoking policy
• Dispose garbage promptly and properly
• Avoid using bothersome odors or contaminants
• Include some green plants that filter indoor air and prevent pollution
• Keep windows open as often as possible to remove toxins and to let fresh air come in
• Consult your facility manager if you suspect indoor air quality problem

4. Drug testing programs: 
Though substance abuse is a personal problem of the employee, it is the duty of the organization to make sure that none of its employees is working under influence. This not only creates healthy workplace but also decreases employee absenteeism, mistakes at work, and reduces workplace accidents.

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