How Do You Avoid Allergens And Irritants In The Workplace?
Companies all over the world lose millions of dollars paying staff who take time off because of allergies and asthma attacks. If you are a personnel manager or a supervisor, you should initiate some action to make the workplace free from allergens and irritants as much as possible. Here are some tips to reduce allergens and irritants in the workplace: • Ban clutter. If your employees constantly deal with files, folders, and books, make sure to provide them with binders and holders. These materials otherwise gather dust, which can trigger an asthma or allergy attack. • Keep you workplace dust-free. As previously mentioned, dust can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Advise your employees to regularly dust their tables and workstations using a damp cloth and a disinfectant like Lysol and Milton. Or, better yet, initiate a three-o-clock habit. Choose a time when your whole workforce can dust their work area for about 5-10 minutes. Spending five to ten minutes a day wiping dust
