Personal Hygiene for

the workplace
Personalhygiene refers to keeping yourself and
environment clean.

Why is it important to practice good hygiene?

 IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
Hygiene is important in the workplace
because it contributes to a healthy workforce.
A healthy workforce is happier and more
productive.
A hygienic business place will get more
customers.
How to maintain good hygiene in the
business environment?
 Provide a clean bathroom
It is important for a hygienic workplace to have a clean
bathroom. The bathroom should be well stocked with soap,
toilet paper and hand towels.
 Regular cleaning of offices
Ensure the floors are swept and wiped, desks are cleaned,
garbage is taken out, ceilings are dusted
 Provide a clean Kitchen
Ensure the kitchen and appliances are kept clean.
GOOD HYGIENE TIPS

 BATHE EVERY DAY BEFORE WORK

AND EVERY NIGHT BEFORE YOU GO
TO SLEEP

**Washing the body helps keep it free of

disease causing germ
 BRUSH TEETH AND TONGUE AND

FLOSS AT LEAST TWO TIMES DAILY AND

VISIT THE DENTIST AT LEAST ONCE OR
TWICE PER YEAR

**Cleaning teeth helps keep gums

and teeth healthy. It is very important
to clean teeth after breakfast and immediately
before going to bed.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP
AFTER EACH VISIT TO THE RESTROOM

**Washing hands after going to the toilet helps

stop the spread of germs
WASH CLOTHING REGULARLY,
ESPECIALLY UNDER GARMENTS.

**Washing clothes helps keep them free of disease-

causing germs. Dirty clothes should be washed with
laundry soap before wearing them again
WEAR DEODORANT OR ANTIPERSPIRANT
DAILY ESPECIALLY IF YOU SWEAT

** This prevents bad body odor.

 AVOID WEARING TOO MUCH COLOGNE OR

PERFUME

** This can be a trigger to persons who

have allergies or sinus