SABPP HR Voice FINAL 310513.pdf

professional servicesTAKING PROACTIVE ACTION AGAINST COLDS AND FLU IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVERIn order to address these health risks,the Kimberly Clark Professional*HEALTHY WORKPLACE PROJECTwas developed to educate andencourage employers to help their staffreduce the risk of cross contaminationof germs in typical office hot spotssuch as desks, boardrooms, receptionareas, canteens and other high trafficareas, through a simple wash, wipeand sanitise protocol that ensuresmaximum protection, all day longthroughout the workplace.THE HEALTHY WORKPLACEPROJECT comprises a simple threestep process, namely;1. Workplace Site Assessment:Businesses who are interestedin learning more about where itspeople are most vulnerable to thespread of germs in their offices willbe offered the opportunity to receivea comprehensive assessment oftheir whole working environment,from reception desks to individualworkstations. Following this visit,the HEALTHY WORKPLACEPROJECT* team will make tailoredrecommendations on where to placeproducts such as hand sanitisers anddesk wipes.2. Installing Kleenex BrandedHygiene Products:With advice and practical support, theKimberly Clark Professional* teamwill help customers to install the bestpossible hygiene systems aroundthe workplace and, most importantly,inspire staff to use them regularly- steps that could help prevent thespread of germs that cause a range ofillnesses.3. An Interactive CommunicationCampaign:In addition, companies who takeadvantage of the assessment willreceive an engagement activationpack comprising a whole range ofinternal communication material, allcarrying information and messagesabout workplace hygiene. Thematerials in the pack have beencarefully designed to attract theattention of employees, and persuadethem to use the hygiene productsmade available by their employer,helping to achieve a long-term positivechange in their behaviour.Malope points out that the three stepprocess is easy to implement, and isdesigned to create a more hygieneconscious,motivated and engagedworkforce.“Statistically only 52 percent of menwash their hands after using thebathroom. Therefore, germs are notfought in the restroom. In creating ahealthy workplace, employers shouldencourage and make available properhand hygiene solutions in the areaswhere employees actually work.”In addition, disinfectant wipes areprovided to ensure that the germs onkeyboards, desks and other surfacesare effectively eliminated. “Companieswill benefit from having a programmethat will help them manage the risk ofcross contamination of viruses in theirorganisation, ultimately ensuring theimproved health of their employees,”he concludes.Kimberly Clark Professional* South Africa is a subsidiary of the US-based Kimberly Clark Corporation, which employs morethan 57 000 staff members in 36 countries. With more than 140 years of industry expertise and a total of US $20, 8-billion inworldwide sales in 2011, Kimberly Clark’s extensive range of leading brands are sold in more than 175 countries worldwide.These include; Kleenex, Huggies, Babysoft, Carlton, Kotex, Scott, Kleenguard and Wypall.Ryan Collyer, NGAGE Public RelationsPhone: (011) 867-7763, Fax: 086 512 3352, Cell: 072 377 5000 Email: ryan@ngage.co.za, Web: www.ngage.co.za15