The threat of handshaking politicians remains

FOR RELEASE: 14 October 2012, 15:00

Public Health Warning: The threat of handshaking politicians remains

This coming Monday 15 October marks the Global Handwashing Day. Crest Clean would like to remind the public that with politicians continually making their way around the country, it is essential to wash your hands after meeting them to prevent the spread of political handwringing.

“In New Zealand we can joke about simple things like the importance of washing your hands with soap before eating, but the reality is in many parts of the world washing your hands with soap saves lives,” said Grant McLauchlan, Managing Director of Crest Commercial Cleaning.

“Handwashing with soap is the most effective and inexpensive way to prevent a range of illnesses and infections, which take the lives of millions of children in developing countries every year.”

Crest strongly believes in the development of education and training in the area of commercial cleaning that promotes healthy and sustainable work environments. That’s why the company is a strong advocate for improving the levels of training for commercial cleaners and has put over 1,000 people through its training programme.

“With the recent norovirus outbreak at Tauranga Hospital, it takes initiatives like the Global Handwashing Day to increase people’s understanding that simple measures actually work,” Mr McLauchlan said.

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