Do you have the impression of being trapped within the four walls of your office, sitting for hours among the sneezing of your colleagues? Maybe you are the only one who is not cold, but we also want to rule out the hypothesis of a sudden feeling of claustrophobia? The transmission of colds and the flu virus can occur through the air through drops of saliva from someone who coughs or sneezes, but also indirectly through contact with hands contaminated with respiratory secretions. For this reason, preventive behaviors and health and hygiene rules are the primary objectives to be followed in order to stay healthy in the workplace.
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Do you have the impression of being trapped within the four walls of your office, sitting for hours among the sneezing of your colleagues? Maybe you are the only ones not be cooled, but we also want to exclude the hypothesis of a sudden feeling of claustrophobia? The transmission of colds and theinfluence it can occur via the air through drops of saliva from someone who coughs or sneezes, but also indirectly through contact with hands contaminated with respiratory secretions. For this behavior preventives and sanitation regulations are the primary goals to follow for stay healthy in the workplace.
The defense of health and safety in the workplace is a common commitment: how not to mention il dlgs 626/1994 and subsequent updates. Starting from this, some behavior dictated by common sense could certainly not be missing, trying not to fall into ridiculous health obsessions ... otherwise save those who can!
Index
Keep your hands clean
Wash your hands regularly and avoid bringing infected fingers near the eyes, nose and mouth. Germs lurk everywhere: in handles, switches, copier buttons, mice and PC keyboards. There is no way out: if you have also decided to eat in the office, defend yourself from bacteria as best you can. Of course, hand-saving disinfectant gels included.
Avoid being in contact with sick people
There are those who persist in going to work even with a fever or with obvious symptoms of the flu. Well "maybe it was a coincidence but that day that colleague was particularly alone" ... Who knows why they were all away from him yet he has always been nice! Ban on jokes: this is also expressed in the Circular of the Ministry of Health "Prevention and control of influenza: recommendations for the 2011-2012 season" to recommend "[...] the voluntary isolation at home of people with febrile respiratory diseases, especially in the initial phase [...]"
Pay attention to common areas
Clean common surfaces and pay particular attention to common areas such as canteens and bathrooms, in these it would be better to find liquid or powder soap dispensers and non-reusable towels to trash after use or electric.
Keep the air clean
Opening the windows regularly to ensure proper air circulation is certainly not a direct cause of colds as a boring colleague might complain… Adequate ventilation prevents damage to health because it ensures proper oxygenation of the air.
Avoid eating shared foods
Those chocolates were really good but how many colleagues have tasted them?
Drink plenty of water and follow a proper diet
Proper daily hydration (at least two liters of water, possibly to be taken in the first part of the day) together with foods rich in vitamins, fiber and mineral salts is the first and most important way to prevent the flu.
Drink warm herbal teas and prevent symptoms with natural remedies such as propolis and echinacea
Even in the office it is good to resort to hot herbal teas that you can make on the spot in cases where there is a bar or a common refreshment place or take them from home in special thermos. Take a trip to the herbalist's shop, they will certainly be able to advise you on the herbal tea and the most suitable products for you.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Dressing in layers can be the best solution to avoid sudden changes in temperature which, especially in offices where the heaters are kept on and at high temperatures, can cause sudden cooling down once you go out for a coffee.
Michela Silvestri
