Cold and flu season can be tough for warehouse teams. The work is hands-on, the environment is fast-paced, and employees often share tools, equipment, and workspaces throughout the day. When someone gets sick, it affects more than their own well-being. It can slow down shifts, strain staffing, and place extra pressure on everyone else. That is why taking steps to keep your warehouse clean and healthy is one of the most meaningful things you can do for your employees this time of year.
With a few intentional practices, you can create a safer environment where your team feels supported and protected.
Focus on High Touch Surface Cleaning
In a warehouse, almost everything is shared in some way. Barcode scanners, forklifts, hand tools, steering wheels, shelving, railings, break room tables, and even the time clock can all hold onto germs. Regular cleaning of these common high-touch surfaces can significantly reduce the spread of illness.
Creating a simple, reliable routine for disinfecting high-touch points helps prevent cross-contamination throughout the day. Keep disinfecting wipes and sprays easily accessible and encourage employees to quickly wipe down equipment before and after use. Small habits like these can lead to a healthier workplace.
Keep Shared Spaces Clean and Comfortable
Break rooms, restrooms, and locker areas are often the busiest parts of any warehouse. When these spaces are not cleaned frequently, germs spread quickly. Increasing the cleaning schedule for these areas can make a real difference, especially during the height of cold and flu season.
Make sure restrooms stay stocked with soap and paper towels. Keep hand sanitizer available in common areas. Encourage employees to wash their hands and take a moment to clean up after themselves. A clean and cared-for environment shows your team that their well-being matters.
Encourage Healthy Individual Habits
Employee habits play a big role in keeping the whole team healthy. It helps to remind workers to stay home when they feel sick, wash their hands often, and cover their coughs or sneezes. Posting simple, friendly reminders throughout the warehouse can help reinforce these practices without feeling intrusive.
Offering easy access to sanitizing stations, tissues, and hand soap can make it easier for everyone to do their part.
Bring in a Professional Cleaning Partner
Cold and flu season can place extra demands on a warehouse cleaning routine. Many businesses find it difficult to keep up with everything that needs to be disinfected on a daily basis. A professional cleaning service can take this pressure off your team and provide the kind of deep, consistent cleaning that helps reduce the spread of illness.
Professional cleaners use specialized equipment, proven methods, and trained staff to make your warehouse a healthier place to work.
Protect Your Team This Season with RJC Commercial Cleaning
Your employees deserve a clean, safe, and supportive environment, especially during cold and flu season. RJC understands the needs of warehouse and industrial spaces and offers customized cleaning plans that help keep your workforce healthy and your operations running smoothly.
If you want to create a healthier workplace for your team, reach out to RJC today for a personalized cleaning program that puts your employees first!
