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Navigating Winter Illnesses in Cleaning Businesses

⏱️ 20:06 🎤 Louise Trehearn, Diane Greenwood
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Navigating Winter Illnesses in Cleaning Businesses
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  • 0:00
    UK Flu Situation
    Louise describes the current severe flu situation in the UK, with hospitals overwhelmed by a mutated strain.
  • 4:49
    COVID Learnings for Flu
    Diane reflects on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how they apply to managing the current flu season.
  • 6:33
    Masks, Ventilation, Sneezing
    The hosts discuss the effectiveness of surgical masks, the importance of good ventilation, and proper sneezing etiquette.
  • 12:56
    Hand Washing & Touch Points
    Louise and Diane emphasize hand washing and identifying common touch points in both offices and homes to prevent germ spread.
  • 17:39
    Glove Protocols for Cleaning
    They detail the complex considerations for wearing gloves during cleaning, focusing on cross-contamination and chemical protection.
  • 28:29
    Client & Staff Sickness Policies
    The discussion covers managing client and staff sickness, including cancellation policies and the risks of staff contracting illnesses from clients.
  • 30:22
    Hand Sanitizer & Trends
    Diane shares her consistent use of hand sanitizer, while Louise notes its recent trendiness among younger generations.
  • 39:59
    Sick Pay Implications
    The hosts discuss the financial implications of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for businesses during prolonged staff illness.
  • 43:27
    Flu Jab as Preventative
    Diane recounts offering and paying for staff flu vaccinations in the past and considers its potential for future prevention.

Speakers

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Louise Trehearn
Host
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Diane Greenwood
Host

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