Instructions

Before the huddle, find out which cleaning and disinfecting products are used in your workplace, and have the safety data sheets available. Print out any workplace policies or checklists for cleaning if available.

After this huddle, staff should be able to:

• Apply workplace policies and procedures for cleaning and disinfection in the workplace
• Use standard procedures to clean and disinfect shared equipment, frequently touched surfaces, and other areas in the workplace.
• Choose appropriate personal protective equipment for cleaning activities.
• Find more information about how to use and label cleaning products used in the workplace

Notes to the huddle leader

Ensure that safety data sheets are available for cleaning products used in the workplace and that workers know where to locate them if they need information about handling, labelling, or cleaning up spills of cleaning products.

Guiding questions

• What are some examples of equipment or items used in the workplace that should be cleaned frequently (i.e. shared equipment in offices, nursing stations, personal cell phones, shared items between residents)?
• Where are the high-touch areas within the workplace, and what strategies can be used to minimize risk of contact transmission of infectious diseases?
• Are there areas that require special consideration (areas that are open to the public, or areas where visitors may be present for example)?
• What personal protective equipment is required when cleaning and disinfecting?
• Where can you find more information about how to safely handle, label and clean up spills of cleaning and disinfecting products used in your workplace?