Industrial establishments department
Exploring Common Touch Surfaces in the Workplace and Industrial Facilities
Did you know that the hands of office employees come into contact with 10 million bacteria daily? Common areas in the workplace are the most likely areas for germ transmission by employees and workers, where numerous touches occur in various places, revealing a new world of interaction called common touch surfaces. However, not all interactions are safe; some can quickly transmit infections and diseases. But what if we pay attention to this world? Understanding the nature of common touch surfaces and taking appropriate preventive measures against them becomes a pressing need to maintain public health and community safety. Many frequently touched areas in the workplace and industrial facilities include:
- Elevator buttons.
- Door handles.
- Restrooms.
- Heavy and mobile equipment.
- Keyboards and computer devices.
- Light switches.
- Printers.
- Common hallways and stairs.
- Desk drawers.
- Chairs and seating.
- Desks and tables.
- Surfaces of mechanical machines.
- And more…

