Effective disinfection in public spaces
Washing and disinfection techniques, products, accessories and equipment
Training in the principles of washing and disinfecting public spaces is a 2 hour training, given at our Longueuil training room or if you are unable to come to our premises, it can be given simultaneously online at the same time as the group in class. Please note, this training does not replace a complete course in housekeeping.
Introduction
- Why disinfect? Who is affected?
- Let's untangle the terms: decontaminate, dust, clean, disinfect, sanitize, sterilize
- Biofilm formation
Prevention starts with YOU
- What is the transmission chain?
- handwashing technique
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Donning/doffing procedure for droplet contact protection with eye protection
Determine the risk of contamination
Determine what needs to be cleaned multiple times a day, multiple times a week, or other frequency.
- By sector
- By clientele
- By high-risk contamination contact point (High touch)
Basic principles of hygiene and sanitation of buildings
- Understanding the pH Scale and Its Uses
- Use of disinfection products
- Recognizing products approved by Health Canada
- The organization of work
Different working methods
It is not enough to simply disinfect, winning conditions are also needed.
- The pre-soak method with microfiber cloths
- Disposable: Under what circumstances?
- Steam: when, how, on which surface
- Electrostatic Spraying: Why, When, How
Comprehension test
Each participant will have a table of a situation to determine all the important points for the type of place
Several situations in public buildings will be taken to help the participant improve his understanding. This exercise will be done from explicit photos as well as practical exercises in class.
What the public spaces washing and disinfection training includes
All students will receive a clear and illustrated training manual outlining the best practices. And they will receive a training certificate.