With the cold and flu season just getting started here in the UK, commercial establishments should look to take the proper precautions and measures to reduce the possibility of health and safety concerns. To combat the increasing likelihood of germs in your restaurant or bar please heed the following advice we at Alliance Online can offer in our 23 years of working in the commercial sector. In this article we will discuss the measures that should be taken and the equipment that should be used to ensure maximum results.
The Rise of the Cold and Flu Season
Here in the UK it feels like we are more susceptible to the cold and flu as it usually tends to thrive in colder climates making the UK a perfect breeding ground. Another reason is that we tend to spend more time indoors which can lead to crowded spaces which can help spread from person to person. With the cold and flu season upon us it is time that we look towards the ways in which we can help your establishment deal with the rise of influenza. So how should your establishment deal with this time of the year? The answer is easier than it may seem, following basic health and safety guidelines should be enough however we would suggest taking further action as well to ensure that the potential for illness is minimal.
The Equipment Your Establishment Needs
As many of you may remember operating during the Covid-19 lockdown was a tumultuous time period for us all. The uncertainty that Covid created was felt across all industries. All establishments at this time were solely focused on health and safety and commercial hygiene which should stand your establishment in good stead for preparing to operate during the upcoming flu season. Now obviously we aren’t suggesting that a bar or restaurant should go back to operating under Covid restrictions however a soft version of these rules could be implemented, the following suggestions are what we would recommend:
- Increased cleaning checks
- Wearing masks whilst preparing food
- Undergo deep cleaning of surfaces regularly
Whilst these suggestions may sound burdensome we at Alliance Online would remind kitchen staff that staying vigilant and safe is the best way to approach working in the commercial sector during this time period. An oven is one of the most commonly used pieces of capital equipment in the commercial kitchen which is why we would suggest reinvesting in an oven cleaner. The equipment we would suggest for a bar or restaurant to implement these values would be:
- Utopia 3 Ply non-medical face mask
- Face Shield with liftable Visor
- Nitrile Powder Free Gloves
- Karcher SG4/4 Industrial Steam Cleaner
- Ecolab Oasis 16 Premium Kitchen Cleaner
- Evans Est-eem Unperfumed Cleaner & Sanitiser
- Deepio Degreaser Spray
How long should these implementations last for?
Well that is completely to the discretion of your establishment, it can be relevant to the cold and flu season winding down or you don’t feel it is best suited to your establishment demands. We would recommend that this is employed until the end of the flu season which will most likely be the beginning of February.
Here at Alliance Online we have been working with various commercial sectors for over 24 years now and we are fully committed to providing the best products currently available on the market. From this article your establishment should be able to navigate the winding road of the cold and flu season. For more information regarding our cleaning and PPE range please feel free to call us on 01270 252333 or you can email us at hello@allianceonline.co.uk.
