30 September 2020 / COVID-19

Cleaning

We Clean Here

Staying on top of regular cleaning on your site or in your office will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Below are some practical tips:

  • You should have in place regular, scheduled cleaning of your site or office
  • Frequently touched areas should also be cleaned regularly with detergent and water, or spray and wipe products – use all products as directed by the instructions provided on the product’s label
  • Cleaners should also undertake daily disinfecting after cleaning
  • Immediately clean and then disinfect areas that may be exposed to respiratory droplets (ie after someone has coughed) (see below to understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting)
  • When undertaking cleaning and disinfecting, you should:
    • Wear PPE including disposable gloves, surgical mask and eye protection – securely dispose of gloves and mask after each use
    • Avoid touching your face, especially nose, eyes and mouth
    • Wash hands or use alcohol based hand sanitiser before and after wearing gloves and other PPE
  • Install touch free appliances (including hand sanitiser stations) where possible
  • Discourage sharing of equipment and tools where possible
  • Have bins available for disposing of used cleaning products and tissues, and ensure they are being emptied regularly
  • When disinfecting surfaces, make sure you use an appropriate antiviral disinfectant solution (such as bleach / chlorine-based disinfectant) as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Ensure that the disinfectant is appropriate for the targeted surface
  • Always make up a fresh batch of disinfectant each time
  • Wipe down areas and surfaces with disinfectant solution using disposable paper towels / disposable cloth and throw in a bin after use
  • Have a contact handy that can provide deep cleaning / decontamination services for your site or office, if required

Regular reminders and communication of these important preventative measures will help to keep everyone safe, prevent the spread of coronavirus and keep construction sites open.

Frequently Touched Surfaces

Clean Often

> Desks, work areas, benches
> Tables
> Chairs
> Kitchen benches
> Door handles & jambs
> Toilet cistern buttons
> Handrails
> Computer keyboards & mice
> Steering wheels
> Vending machines
> First aid kits
> Cutlery, crockery & utensils
> Sinks & basins
> Light switches
> Taps & bubblers
> Fridges
> Lunch & crib room areas
> Microwaves & other appliances
> Lift & hoist call buttons
> Hoist walls
> Radio equipment
> Telephones & mobile phones
> Tools & site equipment
> Hard hats & other PPE
> Water bottles
> Toilet seats & bases

Minimally Touched Surfaces

Clean Daily or When Dirty

> Floors
> Walls
> Ceilings
> Windows, blinds & curtains

Difference between cleaning & disinfecting

Cleaning

Cleaning refers to the removal of germs (such as the COVID-19 virus), dirt, and impurities from surfaces using detergent / soap and water / spray & wipe products. It should occur before disinfecting.

Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. This allows disinfectant products to work effectively.

Disinfecting (aka sanitising)

Disinfecting refers to using chemicals like bleach to kill germs (such as the COVID-19 virus) on surfaces. It should occur after thorough cleaning.

This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

Examples

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Support

If you need help, reach out

Hutchies HelpCOVID-19 Health InformationEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reporting potential cases or general Hutchies advice.
Hutchies' COVID-19 Hotline
Phone 07 3335 5015
Email coronavirus@hutchies.com.au
This hotline can provide guidance if you have questions about COVID-19.

Australian Government COVID-19 Hotline
Phone 1800 020 080 (24x7)
This confidential service is open to Hutchies' people and immediate family members.

Converge International
Phone 1800 687 327


For general information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), call the Australian Government's Coronavirus Health Info Line on 1800 020 080.

For the latest updates on COVID-19 in Australia, visit:

Australian Governmenthttps://l.hutchi.es/AusHealth
Smart Travellerhttps://l.hutchi.es/SmartTravel
New South Waleshttps://l.hutchi.es/cvNSW
Northern Territoryhttps://l.hutchi.es/cvNT
Queenslandhttps://l.hutchi.es/cvQLD
South Australiahttps://l.hutchi.es/cvSA
Tasmaniahttps://l.hutchi.es/cvTAS
Victoriahttps://l.hutchi.es/cvVIC

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