During the monsoon, hygiene is critical across all environments, focusing on keeping yourself and your surroundings clean and dry.

 During the monsoon, hygiene is critical across all environments, focusing on keeping yourself and your surroundings clean and dry. Key precautions include frequent handwashing, drinking safe water, eating freshly cooked food, and managing humidity indoors. Additionally, ensure all areas are well-ventilated, pest-proof, and free of standing water to prevent infections and diseases. 

At Home

Keep Surfaces Dry:

Sanitize and mop floors and countertops regularly, using disinfectant solutions like Dettol to prevent mould and bacteria growth. 

Prevent Standing Water:

Clear drainage systems and fix any leaks to prevent water accumulation, which can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 

Personal Hygiene:

Keep yourself and your feet dry, wear clean, porous clothes, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating or preparing food. 

Food Safety:

Eat freshly cooked food, drink boiled or filtered water, and avoid raw salads. Clean your refrigerator regularly and dry the racks properly. 

Pest Control:

Install mosquito nets and screens on windows and doors. Use repellents to control mosquitoes and other pests that thrive in damp conditions. 

At the Office

Regular Cleaning:

Increase the frequency of cleaning schedules for floors, carpets, and communal areas to combat increased dirt and moisture. 

Disinfect Surfaces:

Regularly disinfect high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, railings, and elevator buttons to prevent the spread of germs. 

Manage Humidity:

Use ventilation to manage indoor humidity, preventing the growth of mould and bacteria that thrive in damp conditions. 

Maintain Hand Hygiene:

Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water, or the use of hand sanitizers, especially after touching shared surfaces. 

Provide Safe Water:

Ensure access to safe drinking water by providing boiled or filtered water to prevent waterborne diseases. 

At the Canteen

Stringent Handwashing:

Ensure all cooks and staff wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after handling food. 

Food Storage:

Keep raw materials in dry, sealed containers and inspect storage areas for leaks or dampness. 

Cleanliness:

Regularly clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment, countertops, and utensils to prevent cross-contamination. 

Use Purified Water:

Use purified or boiled water for washing fruits, vegetables, and for all cooking. 

Proper Cooking:

Cook food well and serve it fresh. Avoid consuming raw foods like salads; steam them instead. 

In the Industrial Area 

Secure Storage:

Cover all hazardous waste storage areas securely. Store raw materials in dry, sealed containers to protect them from moisture.

Pest Control:

Seal cracks, vents, and other entry points to block insects and rodents, which are attracted to damp conditions.

Clear Drains:

Ensure all water drains are clear of blockages to prevent water accumulation.

Facility Maintenance:

Repair roofs to prevent leaks and secure all critical areas, including workshops and facilities.

Emergency Planning:

Designate an emergency response team and ensure pre-determined access to critical areas for emergency maintenance