Odd Workplace Washroom Behavior

According to a recent study,

"A surprising number ofAmericans have used theirworkplace washrooms for

more than they wereintended.”

Smoking (5%)

Sleeping (5%)

Exercising (7%)

Eating (8%)

Crying (10%)

Men (6%) Women (14%)

Talking on the phone (23%)

Texting (25%)

Letting out frustration

Women (23%)Men (17%)

Women (18%)

To be alone

Men (21%)

It gets even worse…Every 60 seconds, a working adult touches up to 30 objects which may be contaminated by bacteria or viruses

Our hands are responsible for the spread of 80% of common infectious diseases yet according to the survey results:

42% of Americans say they never wash their hands after arriving at work

10% of people only sometimes wash their hands after using the toilet, with 1% admitting they never do!

15% of people say they would tell a work colleague if they had poor personal hygiene

ReferencesSCA’s Hygiene Matters 2014 consumer survey; Continued global need for increased access to hygiene products and knowledge http://www.sca.com/en/Media/Press-releases/Press-releases/2014/SCAs-Hygiene-Matters-2014-consumer-surveyContinued-global-need-for-increased-access-to-hygiene-products-and-knowledge/

Global Survey Reveals Secrets of Workplace Stalls and America’s Favorite Odd Bathroom Behavior is Eating http://www.sca.com/en/us/Press/Press-Release/Archive/2014/Global-Survey-

So how can you protect yourself?

Effective hand hygiene continues to be universally recognized as the smartest, most cost effective means of infection control in the workplace.Here's some tips to help you stay healthy in your workplace.