Correct Chemical Handling

Training your staff When you’re dealing with commercial cleaning chemicals, there’s no room for error. According to SafeWork New South Wales, over the past four years there have been more than 6,500 injuries in New South Wales workplaces as a result of poor handling or storage of hazardous chemicals. Tragically, over that period, eight people …

World Hand Hygiene Day

‘Seconds Saves Lives’ this World Hand Hygiene Day 5 May 2021 Handwashing is the single most effective action you can take to stop the spread of infection. In fact, the World Health Organisation estimates that appropriate hand hygiene prevents up to 50 per cent of avoidable infections acquired during health care delivery. Good hand washing …

No room for hygiene complacency for businesses in COVID-19

Cleaning and hygiene still a priority Weeks of ‘donut days’ and an easing of restrictions mean life has been a little easier lately. But if COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that we can’t afford to become complacent. Australia has done remarkably well in battling the coronavirus pandemic and the vaccination rollout is giving …

Washware and Commercial Dishwasher Care

Clean, Compliant and More Profitable We all know that serving food on dull or dirty dishes is the quickest way to ruin your reputation. It’s why so many food service operators rely on commercial grade dishwashers. But how clean is your dishwasher? And why is this important? We often talk about the importance of using …

Helping You Stay Clean and Compliant

Clean and Compliant at Work While many companies have been forced to change their business models recently to allow staff to work remotely, for many that’s not an option. But how do you keep your workplace clean, to prevent spread of infection? You’ve implemented social distancing protocols and your staff know to wash their hands …

Food Service: Five top tips for restaurant managers

It’s got to be one of the most stressful experiences for a restaurant manager or head chef: a health inspection. Fail it, and your restaurant or café can be named, shamed, fined… even shut down. In New South Wales, the NSW Food Authority partners with 128 local councils across the state. NSW cafes and restaurants …