Be aware

Be aware
Contingency planning
for a pandemic
Protecting your most valuable asset - your staff
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What’s a pandemic and how does it
differ from an epidemic?
We are used to epidemics of 'ordinary' influenza, which occur seasonally, every
year, around the world. An epidemic is a widespread outbreak of disease
occurring in a single community, population or region.
A pandemic, on the other hand, occurs on a much greater scale, spreading
around the world and affecting many hundreds of thousands of people across
many countries.
One of the diseases to be aware of is pandemic influenza. A pandemic occurs
when a new influenza virus, which people have no immunity to, emerges and
starts spreading as easily as normal influenza. This means everyone is at risk of
catching it, this includes healthy adults as well as older people, young children
and those with existing medical conditions.
On average there are just three pandemics every century, the last occurring
in 1968
How does Influenza spread
Influenza viruses are made up of tiny particles that can be spread through the
droplets that come out of your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
When you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth with a tissue,
those droplets can spread and others will be at risk of breathing them in.
If you cough or sneeze into your hand, those droplets and the germs in them are
then easily spread from your hand to any hard surfaces that you touch, and they
can live on those surfaces for some time. Everyday items such as door handles,
computer keyboards, mobile and ordinary phones and the TV remote control are
all common surfaces where influenza viruses can be found.
If other people touch these surfaces and then touch their faces, the germs can
enter their systems and they can become infected. That’s how all cold and
influenza viruses are passed on from person to person.
Be prepared
The Government have invested considerable resource in contingency planningfor
a potential influenza pandemic.
Forf·s is Irelandís national policy advisory body for enterprise and science and
they have produced a Pandemic Influenza Checklist for Businesses.This follows
the current advice from the World Health Organization that countries should
beplanning for a possible influenza pandemic, and businesses will have a key
role to play in reducing the risk to their employeesíhealth and safety as far as
possible.
Visit http://www.gov.ie/en for further news and information. Other useful websites
include:
Official Government Website
Department ofHeath
Forfas
Health & Safety Executive
Health Protection Surveillance Centre
European Centre for Disease Control
World Health Organization
online
www.gov.ie/en
www.dohc.ie
www.forfas.ie/
www.hse.ie/eng/swineflu
www.hpsc.ie/hpsc
www.ecdc.eu.int
www.who.int
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What you can do now?
The best thing you and your staff can do to protect
yourself is to follow good hygiene practices. These
will help to slow the spread of the virus and will be
the single most effective thing you can do to protect
yourself and others from infection.
When you cough or sneeze it is especially important
to follow the rules of good hygiene to prevent the
spread of germs:
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Always carry tissues
Use clean tissues to cover your nose and mouth
when coughing or sneezing
Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
after one use – bag and bin them
Avoid non-essential travel and large crowds
whenever possible
Maintain good basic hygiene, for example wash
your hands frequently with soap and water or
sanitising spray, gel and foam to reduce the spread of the virus from your
hands to your face, or to other people
Clean hard surfaces (e.g desks, telephones, door handles etc) frequently,
using a normal cleaning product or sanitising cleaner.
There’s a simple way to remember this:
CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT.
Viking Direct can help
As a one-source supplier of office products and services, including health
protection products, Viking Direct can provide you with health protection solutions
for your business.
Our health protection products include:
Tissues
Instant Hand Sanitisers – Spray, Gel and Foam variants
Antibacterial surface wipes
Face Masks
Grip Seal Bags
Continuity kits
Disinfectants and cleansers
Antibacterial handwash
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Soft, strong tissue has a clever, treated middle layer that
kills 99.9% of cold and influenza viruses before they can
spread. Sneeze into the tissue, throw it away and within 15
minutes the bacteria has been destroyed ● One of the best
ways of protecting yourself and others from A and B
influenza strains plus the leading causes of common colds
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TISSUES
● 100 2-ply absorbent white tissues per box ● Tissues are
21 x 20 cm
Each
쏔 White
쏔 White
Price
€2.79
€2.79
Standard Facial Tissue
Luxury Cube Tissue
KLEENEX ANTIVIRAL TISSUES
1D8-ND181306
1D8-ND182109
Each
쏔 White
Price
€3.89
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CATCH IT
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KLEENEX HYGIENE KITS
Convenient, effective virus protection for when you’re at
home, at work or travelling ● Includes a hand-foam pump
plus two pocket packs of anti-viral tissues proven to kill
99.9% of all cold and influenza viruses - including all A & B
influenza strains ● Germs are most commonly spread from
hand-to-hand or hand-to-surface. The compact pump
contains an anti-bacterial foam that requires no water and is
the best, most convenient way of keeping your hands germ and virus-free
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FFP2 FACIAL MASKS
Branded quality FFP2 masks as recommended by
the World Health Organisation
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Price
€2.79
Price
€6.49
Each
1D8-CPDM
1D8-VKCHK
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Each
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GRIP SEAL BAGS
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The snap-close, self-seal plastic bag
Ideal for save disposal of tissues ● Convenient
when you are on the move
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Box of 1000
102x 140 mm
127 x 191 mm
Plain
Plain
Price
€23.49
€16.99
1D8-0590009
1D8-590125
ECO CLENZ 250ML GEL
Combines a secure germ-killing action with a hand moisturiser
Independently tested and proven to kill MRSA and 99.99% of all germs within
15 seconds, but is mild, gentle and acts as a hand moisturiser. Ideal for regular
use anytime in the home or at work ● Just place a small amount in the palm of
your hand and rub the palms and backs until dry. Requires no water and can be
used as often as needed for a fast, easy safeguard from viruses
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Price
€6.49
Each
NO GERMS 25ML FRESH AIR
SANITISER
1D8-VECOECG
NO GERMS 25ML INSTANT HAND
SANITISER
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Price
€2.59
1D8-NG25MLAS
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The alcohol-free formula is safe for children
to use and won’t dry-out or irritate skin.
Natural, organic Chamomile and Lavender
protects and moisturises ● The handy,
portable pump for protection when and
wherever you need. Safe and legal for air
travel. 25ml size gives up to 90 separate
applications
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● Put one in your pocket for protection
when you're out and about ● A gentle
atomiser spray that’s completely safe to use
around food, children and pets. Pollen-free, it
contains no common allergy inducers, just
leaves you with a more hygienic, fresher
environment ● As you’ll only need a small
amount at a time, the 25ml size gives you
plenty of use and is small enough to carry
● Take it along for protection while you’re
on the move
Each
Spray
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Lasts for up to four hours after use
Each
Spray
Price
€2.59
1D8-NG25ML
Cleaning your hands is the single most efficient means of preventing illness.
These compact pumps contain an anti-bacterial, alcohol-free formula that requires no water and eradicates
viruses including MRSA, H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 bird flu.
NO GERMS 210ML INSTANT
HAND SANITISER
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The alcohol-free formula is safe for
children to use and won’t dry-out or
irritate skin ● Natural, organic chamomile
and lavender protects and moisturises
● The 210ml capacity bottle offers great
value and is suitable for home work or
even your vehicle – ideal for delivery
drivers too!
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NO GERMS 50ML INSTANT HAND
SANITISER
The alcohol-free foam is safe for children to
use and won’t dry-out or irritate skin. Natural,
organic chamomile and lavender protects
and moisturises ● The handy, portable pump
for protection when and wherever you need
● Safe and legal for air travel ● 50ml size
gives up to 100 separate applications
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Lasts for up to four hours after use
Lasts for up to four hours
after use
Each
Foam
Price
€7.79
1D8-NG210ML
Each
Foam
Price
€3.89
1D8-NG50ML
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ULTRAZONE CLEANSER
500ML
Effective against a wide range of
bacteria including MRSA and the
viruses that cause HIV and Hepatitis B
● 4 per pack
Price
Each
€19.99 1D8-8801065
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FOAMING HAND SANITISER AND MANUAL
DISPENSER
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WASHROOM HYGIENE
Maxima un-perfumed bacterial
hand wash ● 250ml
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Approx 1800 handwashes per 1 litre cartridge ● Low level
indicator panel lets you see when its time to refill
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Each
1L Foam Hand Sanitiser Cartridge
Soap Dispenser
Price
€23.99
€14.99
1D8-VHPHYFD
1D8-VDPCFS
Each
Handwash
Price
€3.29
1D8-VCWMAS
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GERM WARFARE
(MICELLE ACTIVE)
The ultimate cleaner and sanitiser
spray kills MRSA, E-coli, salmonella
and listeria ● Does not contain
bleach and is suitable for use in
all food preparation areas
● Antibacterial, antiviral and
antifungal cleaner and
sanitiser spray
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ECOTECH WIPES
No more messy cloths and sprays - a clean fresh cloth
every time ● Ideal for the office, food preparation areas,
shops and factories ● Keep one by doors for quick surface
wiping ● Effective against E-Coli, listeria, salmonella and
MRSA
Price
Tub of 150
€7.29
1D8-VECO150
Tub of 500
€25.99
1D8-VECO500
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750 ml
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Price
€5.89
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MULTIPURPOSE WIPES
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AND REFILLS
100 pre-saturated wipes suitable for
all hard surfaces ● Refill pouch of 100
multi-purpose wipes order
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TELEPHONE WIPES
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Price
€3.69
€3.29
1D8-975442
1D8-975444
Each tub contains 100 bacterial wipes
TELEPHONE CLEANING WIPES SACHET
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Each
Multi-Purpose
Refill Wipes
1D8-CMAXBA
Bacterial telephone cleaning wipes in sachets
Tub of 100
Pack of 50 Sachets
Price
€3.69
€6.49
1D8-975435
1D8-977263
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WITH DESK HOLDER
HYGIENE HAND GEL 240ML
Keep Purell on your desk, where you need it ● Convenient
solution for use anytime ● Ideal for anyone working from a
desk ● Complete with a 240ml bottle of Purell
Ideal for use at your desk ● Can be used with the Purell
desk holders ● Helps stop the spread of germs that may
cause illness
Each
Purell Pal
Each
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Price
€8.49
1D8-N06206
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Price
€6.49
1D8-N06208
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HYGIENE HAND GEL 118ML
Skin cleansing disinfectant ● Recommended
and used by medical care establishments for quick,
effectiveness ● Quick-drying, no rinse or towel required
● Dye-free, perfume-free, leaves no residue or fragrance
on the skin ● Ideal for people who come in to contact with
others throughout their working day
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Price
€2.59
Each
1D8-PS118
CONTINUITY KIT
Each
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Ideal on the move
Fits neatly into pocket or briefcase
Can be used with retractable clip
Each
Hygienic Hand Rub
Attachment Clip
Price
€2.59
€1.99
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● Contains the products recommended by the
World Health Organization
Ecotech Wipes
Facial Masks
Tissues
Eco Clenz Gel
HYGIENIC HAND RUB 60ML
- tub of 150 per pack
- 1 facial mask
- 1 box of tissues
- 1 250ml container
Price
€20.99
1D8-VMAX
1D8-N06196
1D8-N06199
Did you know?
• In 2008 workplace absences cost the UK and Irish economy over £12 billion
• The average cost of absence in 2008 was £666 per employee per year
• In 2008 the average level of workplace absence was 8 days per employee
per year
• Coughs, colds and influenza symptoms normally account for 15% of all
absences across the UK and Irish workforce. The highest single cause
• During the 2008 influenza season coughs, colds and influenza symptoms
accounted for over 20% of all absences across the workforce
• There were three influenza pandemics in the 20th century: in 1918, 1957and
1968. Up to 25% of the UK and Irish population became ill each time
• The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believes that a severe influenza
A(H1N1) outbreak (also known as Swine Flu) could cost employers
£1.5bn a day
• A pandemic could escalate quickly, last for many months and infect 25%
or more of the world’s population, according to public health experts.
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Dublin 11 with registration number 243136
Directors: John O’Keeffe, Michael Walby, Mary Nolan,
Michael Horn (UK), John Moore (UK)
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