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We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to orders placed by our customers for Proverb hand sanitiser products, 3 schools in underprivileged areas are now kitted out with sanitiser stations! 

This is because, for every Proverb hand sanitiser product bought, the company donates the equivalent quantity to underprivileged areas.

Banner is committed to an active and inclusive engagement with our local communities and this includes partnering with suppliers who offer social value initiatives. Proverb is just one example of how we work with our suppliers to deliver real social value.

Health workers may not be using hand sanitiser properly 

Incorrect use of hand sanitisers by healthcare staff may be leaving them inadequately protected, according to a recent study.

From radiation to infectious disease, medical employees have always been exposed to higher health risk than your regular office worker.

With many factors out of the individuals’ control, hospitals emphasize the importance of preventing infections through hygiene measures for hands and surfaces.

Understanding them both can help you reduce germs on surfaces throughout your facility.

You may think that wiping down surfaces with a diluted solution in a bucket or spray bottle is a quick, easy way to keep these areas germ-free. But there’s a big difference between cleaning and sanitising. Each has its advantages, but not all methods are created equal. Find out what sets them apart, and how you can get the most out of both in your facility.

In today's health-conscious world, we wipe down surfaces, sanitise our hands and go to great lengths to avoid germs and viruses.

But do our efforts really work? Are fewer people getting colds, flu and other viral or bacterial diseases? 

When schools around the world went into lock down earlier this year, the individuals responsible for servicing their on-campus technology infrastructure faced a monumental challenge, with absolutely no notice: virtualizing learning environments and classrooms to maintain education and enable students to continue their development from home.

The challenges have likely been the biggest faced by these institutions and IT teams, as they have not only needed to equip and train educators in delivering classes and curriculum virtually, but also enable students around countries to securely access these classes and learning management systems. Thankfully, collaboration hardware and software organizations have also reacted rapidly to enhance virtual learning environments. But, there are still many considerations in the digital transformation of the educational experience.

Did you know? "more than 1 in 10 of all security incidents that affect businesses involve a printer, 59% of which results in data being lost!"

(Andy Johnson, Brother UK)     

Now, more than ever it’s important to make sure your IT professionals are adequately prepared and have the tools they need to eliminate the risks of data theft. Every business could be a potential target of cybercrime and it’s something that businesses can’t risk overlooking with the average cost of a cyber attack to a business being £25,700.² It now needs to be high on your agenda.

As we approach the end of the year and the busy festive season we wanted to let you know about our opening and delivery times. May we ask you to consider your requirements, especially around the busy periods during December and our closure times, to ensure you have enough workplace supplies.

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Wherever you are working if there was ever a time to take your cleaning to the next level, it's now.

While keeping your workstation clean has always been important for health and preventing the spread of illness, this has taken on an extra level of significance during the Covid-19 pandemic.

With respiratory viruses surviving on surfaces for anything from several hours to a few days, the thorough cleaning of surfaces and hands is essential for reducing the risk of contracting Covid-19 through touch.

Please see below some frequently asked questions on surface cleaning and with a view to helping you create a more healthier workspace.