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How to choose the right spill kit for your site

March 29, 2023

How to choose the right spill kit for your site Did you know that all workplaces must make provision for the containment and management of spills in every area where hazardous liquid, including common cleaning chemicals, is used, handled, generated, or stored? Winc offers a wide range of spill kits to meet all your workplace [...]

How to choose a first aid kit for your workplace

March 29, 2023 Rhiannon Lelliott

How to choose a first aid kit for your workplace Did you know that all employees must have access to a first-aid kit? If your emergency supplies need to be updated or you're not sure which type of first aid kit you need, Glen Shepherd, Head of Health, Hygiene and Safety at Winc, shares his [...]

Cleaning vs disinfecting: top tips from Winc’s Medical and Health Specialist

January 21, 2022 Rhiannon Lelliott

Cleaning vs disinfecting: top tips from Winc’s Medical and Health Specialist While we are still learning to live with COVID-19, organisations have increased cleaning procedures in the workplace to help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. However, it’s crucial to have the right knowledge and tools to achieve an effective clean. We reached out [...]

5 cleaning and hygiene tips for early learning centres

March 19, 2021 Rhiannon Lelliott

5 cleaning and hygiene tips for early learning centres Cleaning and hygiene practices in early learning centres should always be top of mind. With many children entering care services when their immune systems are still developing, vulnerability to common illnesses can be higher.1 Under the National Regulations and the National Quality Standards, providers and educators [...]

5 ways to encourage a happy return to the office

October 30, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

5 ways to encourage a happy return to the office While the Government has given the green light for employees to return to working on-site in several states, some workers may be experiencing feelings of uncertainty about this return. So how do you help employees feel safe working in the office? Here’s five recommendations to [...]

Tackle germ hot spots with the right wiper and disinfectants

October 15, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

Tackle germ hot spots with the right wiper and disinfectants Placing hand sanitiser and signage in offices and common areas is a step in the right direction. But studies show it simply isn’t enough to make a real impact. Targeting “hot spots” with hand and surface hygiene (including cleaning and disinfecting), is a key step [...]

The hidden cost of workplace injury and illness

October 9, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

The hidden cost of workplace injury and illness Health and safety should be top priority for every organisation, but what happens when a workplace accident occurs? We spoke to Mike Verheyen, Head of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) at Winc about some of the direct and hidden costs associated with workplace injury and illness. The [...]

4 reasons for reduced employee productivity and how to fix it

October 1, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

4 reasons for reduced employee productivity and how to fix it Are your employees finding it hard to concentrate or feeling burnt out? With COVID-19 adding additional stress to the average workday, plus the presence of other productivity pitfalls, it may be difficult to stay on track. We uncover four reasons why employees may be [...]

Put your confidence in Kimberly Clark’s sustainable solutions

September 29, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

Put your confidence in Kimberly Clark’s sustainable solutions Kimberly Clark‘s mission as an organisation is to lead the world in essentials for a better life. Through initiatives delivered by Kimberly Clark, customers are supported to meet their own sustainability KPIs. From source to shelf, when customers choose Kimberly Clark, they’re making a choice that’s right [...]

Is your surface really clean? Advice from Winc’s Medical and Health Specialist

September 21, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

Is your surface really clean? Advice from Winc’s Medical and Health Specialist Out of sight, out of mind? Not exactly. This year, cleaning practices are increasingly focused on removing invisible bacteria and germs to reduce the spread of infection and provide peace of mind. But how can you be sure that your cleaning practices are [...]