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How can we improve handwashing for good?

  COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on the importance of handwashing with soap, making this year ’ s Global Handwashing Day particularly prominent. Although experts have long been extolling the benefits of this basic health protection measure, it seems it has taken a pandemic for the world to listen. But despite being a simple activity, increasing rates of handwashing with soap at the right times remains a challenge. Most of us are creatures of habit and require a conscious effort to change our ways. This additional effort – however small it may seem – often proves to be a barrier to sustaining changes long enough for us to form new habits and begin practicing behaviors automatically. Whilst the initial disruption of the pandemic may have spurred us to make the extra effort to wash our hands more regularly (with soap, multiple times a day and for long enough to sing happy birthday twice ), how many of us can honestly say that we have continued this practice rigorously as we have ...
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HOW IMPORTANT IS TO MAINTAIN HYGIENE AND SANITATION AT WORKPLACE?

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 Introduction A working hand is apt to forget that he or she has an undeniable personal obligation for the workplace where nearly 25 to 30% of the time is spent. A quick response visits our thinking that the workplaces are to be totally or at least majorly taken care of in every way by the workplace in-charges, such as employers or managers/caretakers thereof. Common men feel, which includes the majority of us, that we are already over-burdened or busy caring for homes and personal places in off-hours and if we are to take personal care of workplaces as well, we are unduly overtaxed. One such important area is personal hygiene and sanitation at the workplace where none other than ourselves can help. Industrial health and well-being is the prime duty of the management even statutorily and they are legally duty-bound to take full charge of maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. Any ill-effects to health, safety, well-being, environment, local community/society – arising out of proc...
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How To Maintain Personal Hygiene?

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  Health is a matter of utmost concern today, especially with the covid-19 pandemic. As people look for ways to keep themselves and their loved ones safe from bacteria and germs, the focus on personal hygiene has been paramount. Also, not only is personal hygiene good for your body, it is great for your self-esteem too. This article details the types of personal hygiene, how to maintain personal hygiene, and why it is important to do so. What Is Personal Hygiene & Why Is It So Important? Personal hygiene is defined as the way you take care of your body. It includes regular bathing, brushing your teeth, washing your clothes, and keeping yourself clean. Every day, your body is bombarded by outside germs, viruses, and bacteria. These can enter your body through your dirty hands or mouth and make you sick. Basic personal hygiene can reduce your chances of getting attacked by outside pathogens. In times when safeguarding your health is important, personal hygiene plays a key r...
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