Personal Toilet hygiene

Our house replied on 10/08/2017 08:30

Posted on 10/08/2017 08:30

After many site visits this year we are surprised and disgusted through our own obervations at how many people visiting site toilets  DO NOT WASH THEIR HANDS leaving their germs for all.

people who do NOT wash with soap and water are putting us all at risk.

These diseases include gastrointestinal infections, such as Salmonella, and respiratory infections, such as influenza. Washing your hands properly can help prevent the spread of the germs (like bacteria and viruses) that cause these diseases.

through this forum we want the club to put up notices to remind people 

 

what do you think?

brue replied on 10/08/2017 11:40

Posted on 10/08/2017 11:40

I can only recall one major incident on a camp site a few years ago when the site had to be shut down due to the norovirus bug, the site was successfully deep cleaned including all the play equipment etc. 

Site toilets are just the same as public toilets, they have reminder notices about hand washing. Thankfully most adhere to this good advice.

redface replied on 10/08/2017 11:58

Posted on 10/08/2017 11:58

I think the answer is for individuals to worry about and take all necessary steps for their own hygiene, having regard to others who may have lower standards.

If you are happy with your own level of protection then provided you are aware of all possibilities - no problem, you should have it covered.

taffyY replied on 10/08/2017 14:59

Posted on 10/08/2017 14:59

  "Please wash your hands" notices are a pet hate of mine!   People who need to be told are the ones who wouldn't do it anyway...notice or not! frown

tigerfish replied on 11/08/2017 00:49

Posted on 11/08/2017 00:49

Whittaker, Have you for one moment paused to think how much it would cost the CC in extra manpower, to station a warden in each of the the loos to ensure that every one washed their hands??????

Get real!  That would almost double the overheads on each site!

TF

Whittakerr replied on 11/08/2017 07:24

Posted on 11/08/2017 00:49 by tigerfish

Whittaker, Have you for one moment paused to think how much it would cost the CC in extra manpower, to station a warden in each of the the loos to ensure that every one washed their hands??????

Get real!  That would almost double the overheads on each site!

TF

Posted on 11/08/2017 07:24

I did indeed TF, that's why i also suggested  cctv could be installed which could be monitored from the office and offenders reprimanded via a powerful intercom system.cool

replied on 11/08/2017 07:42

Posted on 11/08/2017 07:24 by Whittakerr

I did indeed TF, that's why i also suggested  cctv could be installed which could be monitored from the office and offenders reprimanded via a powerful intercom system.cool

Posted on 11/08/2017 07:42

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replied on 11/08/2017 07:45

Posted on 11/08/2017 07:45

Yer, get real Whittaker. This is no laughing matter you know!! smile

Whittakerr replied on 11/08/2017 08:33

Posted on 11/08/2017 08:33

Okay, how about this.

All toilet blocks to be kept locked except between the hours of 10.00 and 11.30 when the wardens will be in attendance for regular daily cleaning.

Admission to the block will be by appointment only and must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. A maximum of 2 appointments will be allowed at the same time and each appointment will have a maximum duration of six and a half minutes.

Wardens to inspect hands prior to customer leaving the facility.

In emergency circumstances only, out of hours appointment can be arranged on payment of a £10 administration fee. (Cash only, in advance).

tigerfish replied on 11/08/2017 12:18

Posted on 11/08/2017 12:18

OK Whittaker I get the drift, the clue is in the Avatar!  I think that a better idea might be to employ a rabbit hole detector, perhaps an automatic one that could be wound up and set free each night!

TF

SteveL replied on 16/08/2017 08:12

Posted on 10/08/2017 09:31 by JVB66

Or carry your own gel as is now common practice by my OH when useing any "Public" toiletswink

Posted on 16/08/2017 08:12

Gel might be the best bet. I remember reading that unless you washed your hands with the precision of a surgeon, bacteria was still trapped within the surface layers of the skin, and this was distributed as an aerosol to anyone within about 2 metres 🤧🤒 of one of those power driers. I assume that is the reason hospitals still seem to use paper towels, although those seem none too hygienic to me, as the bins always seem to be overflowing.

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