Surveys have shown that more than 90% of workers catch some sort of infection in their working environment. Although many of these are relatively minor, and don’t result in serious illness, the threat of COVID-19 has underlined the need for offices to be as free of harmful pathogens as possible.

Tecomak Environmental Services, who now offer highly effective hydrogen peroxide decontamination for commercial workplaces as well as healthcare locations, look at the why the need to regularly disinfect your office space has never been greater.

Regulatory Compliance

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Government have both issued guidance on what measures should be taken to make premises COVID-19 secure. These include having social distancing protocols in place, using HSE-authorised hand sanitisers and disinfectants, and using fog, mist, vapour or UV treatments to decontaminate larger spaces and whole rooms.

If these guidelines aren’t adhered to, companies could face fines of up to £10,000, or could be closed down until remedial steps are taken.

Cutting Down on Staff Sickness

A rigorous disinfection regime will help keep your staff healthy, ensuring that you don’t lose so much time through staff sickness. A clean and tidy environment will also bring psychological benefits – staff and visitors will appreciate the efforts being made on their behalf.

Office Decontamination from Tecomak Environmental Services

The Phileas® units, which are available through Tecomak Environmental Services, tick all the relevant boxes when it comes to keeping your office clean and complying with all the relevant safety legislation. The units have an in-built rotating disc which uses centrifugal force to produce a fine fog of disinfectant. This covers the whole room or area uniformly, and the only residue, once their operating cycle is completed, are harmless oxygen and water molecules.

hydrogen peroxide decontamination - Phileas 250

The Phileas® 250®, pictured, is ideal for larger workplaces, while the Phileas® 75® and Phileas® 25® can disinfect smaller areas. If there are any areas which are particularly difficult to reach, then the Phileas® Genius® can reach the most awkward of nooks and crannies.

They are so simple to use, we can even train designated members of your staff to use the units themselves. The units can be used outside regular office hours, and be programmed to work remotely, so there is no need for staff to be physically present in the room which is being disinfected.

The units themselves have been praised by Public Health England for their efficiency, and the HSE have said they are one of the most effective hydrogen peroxide decontamination systems on the market. They offer a six-log protection against all enveloped viruses, not just COVID-19.

If you would like to know more about the office decontamination services we offer, then you can contact us on 01732 852250 or follow this link and fill in the online form.