WHY IS HAND HYGIENE IMPORTANT?

WHY IS HAND HYGIENE IMPORTANT? All students need to be aware of the importance of general hand hygiene and have access to hand washing facilities with soap and hand sanitiser at germ hotspots. Help reduce the spread of germs in your college by educating your students on the importance of washing their hands with soap. Our hands are the main vehicle for transmitting germs. Germs and bacteria that cause common illnesses are invisible to the naked eye and can make us ill Germs are transferred by our hands, spread by people-to-people contact and through touching everyday surfaces Poor hand hygiene may lead to increased illness Illness may result in student absenteeism which could affect their learning progress THIS MEANS... STILL DO NOT wash their hands when they visit the washroom Of those that do, only 30% use soap! Water alone does not clean hands effectively. Either don t wash their hands at all or don t use soap to clean their hands properly! OCCUPATIONAL SKIN CARE TEACHING & IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICE Skin care requirements in colleges can be very diverse. With a wide variety of subjects and courses available to students, the type of skin care system required will vary in different departments. At college is the best place to start to teach and implement best practice for occupational skin care. VOCATIONAL COURSES Vocational courses should provide access to occupational skin care best practice for the type of work environment. For example, an engineering and construction student will need to be educated that it s important to wash away dirt, contaminants and chemicals from their hands with an appropriate hand cleanser to reduce the risk of skin disease, such as occupational dermatitis. In comparison subject courses that involve wet-working such as hairdressing and food technology students need to be provided with specific hand cleansers and after-work creams to maintain good skin condition. And don t forget students planning occupations that involve working outdoors need to be aware of risks of the sun and the need for sun protection and how to work safely outdoors (see page 6). 2

WHY CHOOSE DEB SEALED CARTRIDGE SYSTEMS? It s what s inside that s important! More hygienic No mess No wastage Cost control Easy to maintain Secure Dispensed as foam with 1,400 hand washes per 1 litre cartridge COST-IN-USE SAVINGS Less FOAM soap is needed compared to lotion soap, there are over 1,400 hand washes per 1 litre cartridge Deb FOAM soaps are very economical in use and equate to less than one penny per hand wash! FOAM soaps have better spreadability than lotion soaps, which makes them more effective Deb dispensers deliver a measured shot of FOAM soap every time Deb dispensers are guaranteed for life against normal wear & tear HYGIENIC & EASY TO MAINTAIN Sealed cartridges with integral pump to optimise hygiene levels Cartridges are quick and easy to change Deb dispensers require minimal cleaning compared to bulk fill dispensers REDUCE WATER USE IN YOUR WASHROOM Using FOAM soaps can reduce water consumption for hand washing by 16 to 45% 1 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY All Deb cartridges are recyclable, minimising the amount of packaging to landfill Deb products are manufactured in the UK, which minimises the supply chain and reduces carbon footprint EU Ecolabel accredited Deb FOAM soaps are available FULL SUPPORT PACKAGE FREE to Deb customers: a range of point of use and educational materials to help increase compliance throughout your college (see back page) FREE Site Survey of your premises carried out by a Deb representative to ensure the right products are used in every area WHY NOT BULK FILL SYSTEMS? Open and pour-in soap dispensers are not as hygienic as sealed cartridge systems. This is because they are open to the environment and can result in bacteria and germs breeding inside the dispenser. In a washroom there are various sources of bacteria: aerolised from toilet flushing, blown around from hand dryers and from hand transfer. Bulk fill systems are often inadequately cleaned and incorrectly refilled. Continual refilling can result in the new soap being contaminated by old soap as illustrated in the image (bottom right). Bulk-soap-refillable dispensers are prone to bacterial contamination - recent studies demonstrated that 1 in 4 dispensers are contaminated 2 3

GENERAL WASHROOMS DEB FOAM WASH SOAPS Ideal for use in general washroom areas. 2 litre cartridges and dispensers are available for busy washrooms. Deb Clear and Deb Azure FOAM WASH are EU EcoLabel certified - kinder to your skin and the environment. Deb Clear FOAM WASH Perfume-free and dyefree mild foam soap. CLR1L 2 Litre - CLR2LT Deb Azure FOAM WASH Pleasantly fragranced mild foam soap. AZU1L 2 Litre - AZU2LT Deb White WHB1LDS Deb Cleanse Washroom WRM1LDSEN 2 Litre - WRM2LDPEN ANTIBACTERIAL FOAM SOAPS Suitable for use where a higher level of hygiene is required. Deb OxyBAC Perfume-free and dye-free antibacterial foam hand wash. OXY1L Deb OxyBAC Fresh Perfumed antibacterial foam hand wash. OXYFR1L PUBLIC & COMMUNAL AREAS DEB INSTANTFOAM HAND SANITISER Deb OxyBAC 1 Litre Dispenser OXY1LDS Improve hand hygiene in your college by providing hand sanitiser at potential germ transfer hot spots, where hand washing facilities may not be available, such as: Hot Desking Areas Canteen & Restaurant Areas Touch Screens Lift Buttons Communal & Shared Resource Centres Ideal for use in laboratories Highly effective, perfume-free, dye-free alcohol-based foam hand sanitiser with moisturiser. Use without water to KILL 99.999% of many common germs in just 15 seconds, and provide a higher level of hand hygiene. Deb InstantFOAM Hand Sanitiser DIS1000ML 4 Deb Sanitise SAN1LDSEN Deb Sanitise STOP! Dispenser PROL1HSTOP Deb InstantFOAM KILLS 99.999% OF MANY COMMON GERMS WITHIN 15 SECONDS. 99.999% is...100 times more effective than sanitisers that claim to kill 99.9% of germs and 10 times more effective than those that claim to kill 99.99% of germs.

OCCUPATIONAL SKIN CARE FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION 3 STEP INDUSTRIAL SKIN CARE SYSTEM The three step Industrial Skin Care System has been specially developed to help maintain the skin in good condition and retain its protective function in an engineering, construction or manufacturing environment. Step 1: Protect Step 2: Cleanse Heavy Step 3: Restore Deb Skin Safety Centre 3-Step System - SSCSM1GF Deb Universal PROTECT Pre-work cream to help protect the skin and make hands easier to clean. UPW1L Deb GrittyFOAM Powerful heavy duty foam cleanser to remove many types of industrial contaminants. 3.25 Litre - GPF3L Deb Pure RESTORE Perfume-free and dye-free mild after-work skin conditioning cream. RES1L MECHANIC APPRENTICES DEDICATED 3-STEP SKIN SAFETY REGIME Hands in the automotive aftermarket are vital tools to get the job done. Deb, the manufacturer of Swarfega, is an established skin care supplier to the automotive aftermarket. In a 3 year study of 2078 apprentices at a major car manufacturer, UP TO 15% were found to have hand eczema by the end of the third year 3. Swarfega Skin Safety Centre 3-Step System - SSC1EACH Step 1: Protect Step 2: Cleanse Step 3: Restore Swarfega Protect Pre-work cream to help protect the skin and make hands easier to clean. SPR1LC Swarfega Orange Heavy duty hand cleanser with polygrains to remove oil, grease & general grime. 4 Litre - SORC4LTR Swarfega Heavy Heavy duty hand cleanser with polygrains to remove general grime & some paintshop soilings. 4 Litre - SHD4LTR Swarfega Restore Perfume-free and dyefree mild after-work skin conditioning cream. SRE1LC 5

OUTDOOR WORKERS SUN PROTECTION OUTDOOR WORKERS HAVE A HIGHER THAN AVERAGE RISK OF DEVELOPING SKIN CANCER. Workers in the construction sector are 6 TIMES more likely to develop skin cancer than the general population. 4 Educate your students about the risks of working outdoors and how to protect themselves from the dangers. Deb Sun PROTECT SPF30 sunscreen to protect the skin against the sun s harmful UV-A (ageing) & UV-B (burning) rays. Perfume-free and non-greasy, its photostable formula contains moisturisers and is also water-resistant. FACT! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK new cases diagnosed in the UK each year deaths per year in the UK Deb SunPROTECT 150ml - SUN150ML Deb SunPROTECT SUN1L Deb SunPROTECT 1 Litre Dispenser SUN1LDSEN HAIRDRESSERS & BEAUTICIANS PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM WET WORKING Wet working is long lasting or repeated contact with water. Wet workers are at higher risk of developing occupational skin disease. Hairdressers and Beauticians are in regular contact with water and various chemicals on a daily basis and often suffer with skin issues throughout their career. than women die of skin cancer 5 of Hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage such as dermatitis 6. Educate your students on how they can protect their skin. Encourage the use of a pre-work cream at the start of each work period and a mild foam soap for general hand washing (see page 4). Provide moisturising cream to restore moisture and help maintain good skin condition and avoid skin dryness. Can be used under gloves Deb Universal PROTECT Pre-work cream to help protect the skin and make hands easier to clean. UPW1L Deb Protect PRO1LDSEN Deb Pure RESTORE Perfume-free and dye-free mild after-work skin conditioning cream. RES1L Deb Restore RES1LDSEN 6

FOOD SERVICE & CATERING 3 STEP SKIN CARE SYSTEM 2002 Food Standards Agency survey of catering workers and managers reported 39% of staff did not wash their hands after visiting the lavatory, while 53% did not wash their hands before preparing food 7 If hands are not kept clean and in good condition this can lead to: Germs being spread from person to person and contaminating food Visible skin problems such as red, sore or chapped skin Implement a skin care programme for your students and encourage the use of a three step system. Deb Skin Hygiene Centre 3-Step System - SSC3FWSC Step 1: Wash Step 2: Sanitise Step 3: Restore Step 1: Wash Step 2: Sanitise Deb OxyBAC Perfume-free and dye-free antibacterial foam hand wash. OXY1L Deb OxyBAC 1 Litre Dispenser OXY1LDS Deb InstantFOAM Hand Sanitiser Perfume-free, dye-free alcohol-based foam hand sanitiser with moisturiser. DIS1000ML Deb Sanitise SAN1LDSEN Step 3: Restore Deb Pure RESTORE Perfume-free and dye-free mild after-work skin conditioning cream. RES1L Deb Restore RES1LDSEN 7

BESPOKE DISPENSERS Deb has the capability to design a dispenser that is unique to you 8. Our in-house designers can work with you to create a Deb Dispenser that reflects your own identity or specification: Your logo Your branding Your colour Your choice Contact your Deb Sales Executive or Deb Supplier for more information. FREE TO DEB USERS SUPPORT MATERIALS To improve compliance and encourage students to wash their hands with soap, a selection of support materials are available FREE OF CHARGE to Deb users. Hand Wash Posters Sanitise Posters Hand Washing Guides Presentations Stickers To find out more information or to download and order the FREE OF CHARGE support materials, visit www. debgroup.com or call the Customer Service Team on 01773 855100, or contact your local Deb Distributor. AVAILABLE FROM: 1 Source: Ann Durrant and Alexandra McKay, Media 4 Change 2 Source: Hand Contamination And Bulk-Soap-Refillable Dispensers, Applied And Environmental Microbiology, May 2011 3 Source: Funke & Diepgen, 2000 4 Source: Skcin: Sun Safe Workplace, A guide for employers 5 Source: Skcin 6 Source: HSE Bad Hand Day Campaign 7 Source: Food Standards Agency survey of catering workers and managers 2002 8 Minimum order quantities apply www.debgroup.com Deb Limited, Denby Hall Way, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8JZ, UK T: 01773 855100 F: 01773 855107 UK LIT0608/0214