About this session
Workplaces bring people, shared spaces, equipment, air and work processes together — all of which can influence how infectious illnesses spread.
Different infections spread in different ways, so effective prevention starts with understanding the likely route of transmission rather than applying the same control to every situation.
Participants learn how hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning, appropriate disinfection, ventilation, shared-equipment practices and illness-management arrangements work together.
They also learn why more cleaning is not automatically better: products need to suit the surface and hazard, be used according to instructions and not create unnecessary chemical exposure.
The session moves beyond individual behavior.
Infection prevention also depends on access to handwashing, suitable facilities, ventilation, cleaning systems, staffing, work design, communication and arrangements that make it realistic for employees to respond appropriately when they are unwell.
What your people take away
- Understand the main ways infectious illnesses can spread in workplace settings
- Apply effective hand hygiene at the moments when it matters most
- Distinguish routine cleaning from situations where disinfection is appropriate
- Reduce respiratory exposure through ventilation, respiratory practices and better use of shared space
- Recognize how shared equipment, facilities and work processes can create transmission opportunities
- Build workplace systems that support infection prevention instead of relying on individual behavior alone
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Understand How Infection Spreads at WorkA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Understand How Infection Spreads at Work: start with the route of transmission, look at contact, distance & duration and recognize shared touchpoints without overfocusing on them.
- Start with the route of transmission
- Look at contact, distance & duration
- Recognize shared touchpoints without overfocusing on them
Covers 3 of 4 points in Understand How Infection Spreads at Work.
60 minutes
Workplace Infection Prevention FundamentalsA focused introduction to how infections can spread through workplaces, the main exposure routes and the role of hand hygiene, respiratory practices, cleaning and workplace systems in reducing transmission.
- Routes of infection transmission
- Workplace exposure pathways
- Hand hygiene
- Shared equipment and touchpoints
- Respiratory etiquette
- Cleaning versus disinfection
- Workplace Infection Risk Spotting Exercise
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Understand How Infection Spreads at Work.
90 minutes
Infection Control & Workplace Hygiene in PracticeThe extended session adds deeper learning on cleaning and disinfection, product use, shared equipment, respiratory exposure, ventilation, illness arrangements and practical workplace scenarios.
- Routes of transmission
- Contact, proximity and duration
- Hand hygiene
- Cleaning versus disinfection
- Safe use of cleaning products
- Shared equipment
- Respiratory hygiene
- Ventilation awareness
- Illness-related work arrangements
- Infection Prevention Scenario Exercise
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Understand How Infection Spreads at Work and Break Transmission Through Hygiene & Cleaning.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Understand How Infection Spreads at Work, Break Transmission Through Hygiene & Cleaning and Reduce Respiratory Exposure in Shared Workplaces.
Full day
Workplace Infection Prevention WorkshopAn applied deep-dive covering all four modules. Participants map infection pathways, examine hygiene and cleaning systems, work through respiratory-exposure scenarios and identify practical improvements to shared spaces, equipment, facilities and workplace processes.
- Module 1 — Understand How Infection Spreads at Work
- Module 2 — Break Transmission Through Hygiene & Cleaning
- Module 3 — Reduce Respiratory Exposure in Shared Workplaces
- Module 4 — Build Infection Prevention Into the Work System
- Workplace Transmission Map
- Hand Hygiene Decision Exercise
- Cleaning vs Disinfection Scenario Lab
- Shared Equipment Review
- Respiratory Exposure Scenario
- Ventilation Awareness Review
- Workplace Illness Process Exercise
- Infection Prevention Action Plan
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
Also available as a 4-week or 8-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Understand How Infection Spreads at Work
Every length- Start with the route of transmissionDifferent infectious agents can spread through respiratory particles, contaminated hands and surfaces, direct contact, food or other exposure routes.
- Look at contact, distance & durationExposure can be influenced by how closely people work, how long they share a space, the number of contacts involved and whether the environment allows infectious material to accumulate or transfer.
- Recognize shared touchpoints without overfocusing on themDoor handles, shared tools, touchscreens, phones, controls, desks and other high-contact items can transfer contamination when hands repeatedly move between surfaces and the face.
- Understand why workplace conditions matterCrowding, poor ventilation, inadequate handwashing access, shared equipment, inflexible work arrangements and weak cleaning systems can make infection prevention harder even when employees understand good hygiene.
Break Transmission Through Hygiene & Cleaning
90 minutes and longer- Use hand hygiene at the right momentsParticipants review when handwashing or an appropriate hand-hygiene method is particularly important, including after contamination, before eating, after restroom use and after activities that may transfer infectious material.
- Clean before assuming disinfection is neededCleaning removes dirt, organic material and contamination from surfaces.
- Use cleaning products as intendedCleaning and disinfecting products can themselves create chemical hazards if they are mixed, overused, poorly ventilated or applied without following the product instructions.
- Control shared equipment & hygiene suppliesShared headsets, tools, keyboards, touchscreens, vehicles, devices and other equipment may need practical cleaning arrangements based on how they are used.
Reduce Respiratory Exposure in Shared Workplaces
3 hours and longer- Reduce the source when someone is illRespiratory infection prevention is stronger when people who are acutely unwell can follow the workplace's illness-reporting and work-arrangement process rather than feeling pressure to remain in close contact with coworkers.
- Use ventilation as an exposure controlVentilation can reduce the accumulation of respiratory contaminants in shared indoor air.
- Use respiratory etiquette & personal precautions appropriatelyCovering coughs and sneezes, disposing of tissues, cleaning hands afterward and following any workplace-specific respiratory precautions can reduce opportunities for spread.
- Think about space, density & timeLong periods in crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can create different exposure conditions from brief contact in open or well-ventilated areas.
Build Infection Prevention Into the Work System
Full day only- Make hygiene easy to doHandwashing facilities, soap, drying methods, suitable hygiene products, waste disposal and cleaning supplies need to be available where people actually need them.
- Use clear illness & exposure processesEmployees need to know how to report illness-related concerns, access workplace guidance and understand what is expected when they are unwell or when an infectious-disease situation affects the team.
- Respond proportionately to clusters or increased illnessA sudden increase in similar illness may require review of work areas, ventilation, cleaning, shared equipment, staffing patterns or other exposure conditions.
- Learn from recurring hygiene problemsRepeated shortages of supplies, persistent ventilation concerns, recurring contamination, overcrowded welfare areas or work patterns that make hygiene difficult are system issues rather than isolated employee failures.
Tools and materials
- Workplace Transmission Map
- Exposure Pathway Checklist
- Hand Hygiene Access Review
- Cleaning & Disinfection Decision Guide
- Shared Equipment Hygiene Map
- Respiratory Exposure Review
- Shared Space Prevention Planner
- Ventilation Awareness Checklist
- Workplace Illness Process Review
- Workplace Infection Prevention Playbook
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Infection Control and Workplace Hygiene
How long is Infection Control and Workplace Hygiene?
Infection Control and Workplace Hygiene runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Understand How Infection Spreads at Work: start with the route of transmission, look at contact, distance & duration and recognize shared touchpoints without overfocusing on them. A 60-minute session covers Understand How Infection Spreads at Work in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Break Transmission Through Hygiene & Cleaning. A 3-hour session adds Reduce Respiratory Exposure in Shared Workplaces. A full-day session adds Build Infection Prevention Into the Work System. It is also available as a 4-week or 8-week program.
Can Infection Control and Workplace Hygiene be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Infection Control and Workplace Hygiene?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Infection Control and Workplace Hygiene to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.