Infection Control

Q: Is hand sanitiser as effective as hand washing?

Hand washing with soap and water is more effective. Hand sanitiser provides effective hygiene when soap and water are not immediately accessible. It is a supplement, not a replacement.

Infection control products for workplace hygiene and clinical decontamination. Hand sanitisers, surface disinfectant wipes, disposable gloves, and hard surface cleaning supplies. Stocked for immediate UK dispatch.

✓ Hand Sanitisers ✓ Surface Disinfectants ✓ Disposable Gloves ✓ Fast UK Delivery

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Hand Rub

Hand rub and sanitiser gel for hand hygiene when soap and water are unavailable. Pocket 50ml and 500ml pump formats. Stocked for immediate UK dispatch.

✓ Alcohol-Based Formula ✓ Pocket & Pump Formats ✓ Infection Prevention ✓ Fast UK Delivery
Hard Surface Wipes

Hard surface disinfectant wipes for treatment area and equipment decontamination. Effective against MRSA, E.coli, and Salmonella. FirstAidSupplies.co.uk.

✓ Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant ✓ MRSA & E.coli Effective ✓ Treatment Area Cleaning ✓ Fast UK Delivery
Biohazard

Biohazard and body fluid disposal products including clean-up kits, sharps disposal, and PPE for safe workplace decontamination. Stocked for immediate UK dispatch.

✓ Body Fluid Disposal Kits ✓ COSHH Compliant ✓ Sharps & Clinical Waste ✓ Fast UK Delivery

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Sterosan Hand Sanitiser 500ml

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Waterjel Hand Sanitiser (24 x 120ml Bottles)

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Steroclenz 100 Hard Surface Wipes

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PPE Protection Pack

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COVID-19 Chemical Protection Pack

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Steroclenz Rapid Surface Sanitiser

Workplace Infection Control Guide

Compliance Summary: Employers have a duty to maintain a clean and hygienic workplace under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Infection control products support hand hygiene, surface decontamination, and safe waste handling. First aid kits should include disposable gloves for all first aiders, and treatment areas should be cleaned after each patient contact. ✓ Regulatory Compliance Verified for 2026 UK Workplace Standards

Infection Control Products

Hand Sanitisers: Alcohol-based hand rubs for use when soap and water are not immediately available. Available in personal carry, desk, and wall-mounted formats. Position at building entrances and shared workspaces.
Surface Wipes: Pre-soaked disinfectant wipes for decontaminating treatment surfaces, shared equipment, and high-touch areas. Effective against MRSA, E.coli, and common workplace pathogens.
Disposable Gloves: Single-use nitrile or vinyl gloves for first aiders and cleaning staff. Essential PPE for all first aid treatment.

Product	Primary Use	Application
Hand sanitiser	Personal hand hygiene	Between patient contacts, after touching shared surfaces
Surface wipes	Hard surface decontamination	Treatment surfaces, shared equipment, high-touch areas
Disposable gloves	Personal protection	All first aid treatment, wound care, body fluid contact

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should first aiders always wear gloves?

A: Yes. Disposable gloves should be worn for all first aid treatment involving wound care, body fluid contact, or casualty handling. This protects both the first aider and the casualty from cross-contamination. Change gloves between casualties and dispose of used gloves as clinical waste.

Q: Is hand sanitiser as effective as hand washing?

A: Hand washing with soap and water is more effective and should be used when facilities are available. Hand sanitiser provides effective hand hygiene when soap and water are not immediately accessible. It is a supplement to hand washing, not a replacement.