Are you doing disinfection and sanitizing at workplace according to the malaysia – KKM, MOH, MITI, DOSH Guideline?

Are you doing disinfection at workplace according to the guideline?

Guidelines have been released by Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) to be followed by all work premise before resuming their operations as normal. All workplace is compulsory to conduct full disinfection process before beginning their business as usual. Scientific research reveals that Covid-19 virus can stay up to 3-7 days at the surface. To stop the prevention of virus spread, all workplace is required to do regular disinfection. The guideline released by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) emphasize that disinfection is required to conduct 3 times a day at the common area like reception, meeting room, lift, toilet and other areas that are highly used by the staffs.

Post MCO – Protect your workplace to fight the virus

It is always better be safe than sorry. Business owners need to ensure they are providing protected and safe environment for staff and workers as a single positive case may result in the collapse of the whole business operation. Even after MCO is over, it is better to be caution for the next few months even with the relaxation of it.

Regular Cleaning Method are Not Effective against COVID-19

Disinfection are critical because regular routine of wiping or cleaning method are not effective to fully kill the germs and viruses. The virus may be reduced but unlikely to be destroyed. A stronger solution required to destroy the germs and viruses. A key way to protect workers from the risk of exposure to COVID-19 is by implementing appropriate cleaning and disinfecting measures for the workplace. A combination of cleaning and disinfection will be most effective in removing the COVID-19 virus. Disinfection removes harmful viruses that are not be visible to the naked eye.

Effective Way of Proper Disinfection

An effective way of proper disinfection requires vaporize misting, pressure spraying and surface wiping. Vaporize misting maximizes the effectiveness of the disinfection at the surrounding at the air-borne of workplace.  Pressure spraying need to be used to have greater reach on small and specific areas with lots of furniture, machinery, and equipment. This method will eliminate hidden biological carrier and pathogen which are not able to be reached with vaporize misting. Finally, surface wiping is required for common high contact areas like doorknob, switches, lift button and other common touchable areas.

Engaging a Professional Disinfecting Company

Getting a professional company to disinfect the building premises is the right way while equipping the proper equipment and PPE, using the right disinfection that is recommended by Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, and using the right principles of terminal disinfection which is according to the guidelines by MOH and WHO.

Recently with so many disinfection providers mushrooming due to COVID-19, some of them would cut corners by not using proper Personal Protective Equipment and using self-made hazardous chemicals as the disinfectant which could bring more harm than safety.

False claim that disinfection can last for certain periods

There are many false claims done by companies on the efficacy of the disinfectant products, especially on social media. Some even make claims that the disinfection effect can last for a certain time. By principle, any disinfected surface that has been contaminated has to be disinfected again to remove the bioburden. It is recommended to use disinfection that is recommended or approved by KKM or relevant authorities to ensure that solution being used are effective in combating this pandemic to create a safer workplace for everyone.

To sum this up, workplace are advised to choose a professional disinfecting service to stop the spread of Covid-19 Virus.

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