The importance of cleanliness in schools

Captain Martin Lloyd Sanders, Ph.D., CSP, is all about safety in the workplace. He believes that it should be a priority for everyone everywhere. He even shares his extensive knowledge via his blog series to help raise awareness of safety and security.

Capt. Sanders notes that one of the most overlooked issues regarding safety – cleanliness in schools. Schools are places where many young people are packed in rooms almost every day. Because of this, it’s easy for viruses to go around, making schools a potent breeding ground for illnesses.

One way to prevent, or at least lower the chances of the spread of disease in schools is to focus on making these establishments as clean as possible. Capt. Sanders explains that this is, of course, easier said than done. Unlike offices wherein employees are mostly adults who know how to follow the rules of sanitation, schools, especially elementary schools, are filled with children who are not too focused on keeping themselves clean.

Children love to play, as they should. Because of this, it’s the school’s responsibility to make sure that its facilities, areas where children mostly play are kept clean. When these places are sanitized, the risk of infection from bacteria and viruses is lowered.

Capt. Martin Lloyd Sanders understands that schools have budget concerns and may not be able to comply with strict sanitation, but he also believes that cleanliness should be a priority. After all, there may be no more important thing in the world than the health and safety of children.

Captain Martin Lloyd Sanders, Ph.D., CSP, is a multi-awarded scientist and a US Army veteran. He is an expert in biological safety, field medical operations, biosecurity, occupational safety and health, infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health services, and occupational health and wellness programs. Visit this page for more articles like this.

Disclaimer: This site was prepared by Martin L. Sanders in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed are the author's own and do not reflect the views of the USPHS, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the United States government.