In todays litigious society "Duty of Care" has never been more important. Numerous laws exist which make it all too easy for staff and clients to make claims against your business, from infections acquired whilst in your care. In the event of a claim, you need to provide evidence that you and your business, have done everything practicable to prevent and control any outbreak.

An outbreak of Norovirus can not only have massive financial costs to your business, but can destroy your valued reputation in weeks. People always associate infections with poor hygiene standards and practices. For hotels, holiday complexes, child care nurseries, and coach travel this is a devastating blow. The reputation of your business is probably one of the most single important assests.

Other business sectors don't escape the effects of an infectious outbreak. Staff sickness = lost production and the risk of having to close your business to eradicate any infection, leading to claims being made against you. The cost to your business could run in to thousands of pounds through staff sickness and lost days while deep cleaning takes place.

Making sure your business is able to cope if an infectious outbreak occures, from Norovirus to pandemic flu, is a vital tool for any business.

Staff training and preparation ensures that an outbreak is identified early and can be contained before it becomes a major issue.

The key to the rapid eradication of a any infection is immediate action by staff and managment. First to identify an outbreak followed by meticulous cleaning and disinfection of affected areas, with the correct safe chemicals and equipment.

In order that an outbreak may be rapidly brought under control, it is imperative that management and staff are fully prepared for an incident at all times.

ViRUSafe tailor make an outbreak plan for any working environment covering these main points:

Appointing company outbreak manager.
Identifying who will act as the co-ordinators.
Identifying which members of staff will be members of the Clean up Squad.
Identify the person/company who will clean affected areas.
Train the Clean up Squad in the symptoms, causes and eradication of the virus.

Be Prepared
Define responsibilities
Appoint a clean up team
Provide training

ViRUSafe solutions offer all our clients the best available chemical biocides and equipment to reduce the risk of micro-organisms and outbreak occuring through infection control cleaning practices and staff training. Ensuring a clean safe environment for staff and your clients on a day to day baisis.

Making sure key staff have the knowledge and resources to be able to act promptly in the event of an outbreak could save your business money, time and your reputation.

CAN YOUR BUSINESS AFFORD TO SAY NO??