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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 [...]

Infographic: Health and Safety at work. Knowing the Statistics

October 1, 2021 Rhiannon Lelliott

Infographic: Health and safety at work. Knowing the Statistics. Download the Infographic Work-related injuries have direct and indirect costs to employees, employers and communities. Prioritising health and safety is essential in creating a positive, productive and safe working environment. Find out the most common causes, costs and steps you can take to keep everyone in [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Report: Returning to the office post COVID-19.

October 2, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

Returning to the office post COVID-19. Download the report As we move towards 2021, and look to restore Australia’s economy, it’s important to get workplaces across the country humming again when it’s safe to do so. In the first few months of the pandemic, 40% of those who were working from home said they preferred [...]

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 [...]

4 top tips for workplace kitchens during COVID-19

August 10, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

4 top tips for workplace kitchens during COVID-19 Did you know that in 2019, Australians consumed around 112 million kilos of coffee?1 While we love our coffee breaks, during a global pandemic, many businesses are making changes to the workplace kitchen to provide a safe environment for employees to relax. Here’s how you can help [...]

Are jet air dryers blowing your good hygiene practices?

August 6, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

Are jet air dryers blowing your good hygiene practices? In a time when hand hygiene is at the forefront of keeping safe in the workplace, we spoke to the experts at Kimberly Clark Professional about why single-use paper hand towels are the most effective, and most hygienic, hand-drying solution1. Is there a hygiene issue with [...]

How to select a monitor for your remote workers – a buyer’s guide

July 30, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

How to select a monitor for your remote workers – a buyer’s guide It’s no surprise that the demand for monitors has grown vastly since the surge of remote working at the beginning of 2020. More organisations around Australia have kicked into gear to provide employees with the right equipment for an ergonomic home set [...]

Is your hand sanitiser effective? Three important things to watch out for

July 21, 2020 Rhiannon Lelliott

Is your hand sanitiser effective? Three important things to watch out for. One essential we’re all relying on during COVID-19 to help keep our workplaces safe is hand sanitiser. Hand sanitisers contain antiseptic ingredients which work to kill microorganisms on the surface of the skin. But with news reports of dodgy products making their way [...]