People so often pay lip service about washing hands and using sanitizer. But the facts are, doing so is critically important to your health and the health of the people around you. Here are some facts, courtesy of GOJO, a leader in hygiene solutions and the inventors of Purell:

• Up to 80% of infections are transmitted by hand
• Each absent employee costs a company more than $2500 per year
• A comprehensive Hand Hygiene Program can help reduce absenteeism by up to 51%

In short, sickness begets sick days, and sick days cost money and productivity.

Fortunately, the GOJO Industrial Workplace Solution offers a four-pronged defense against contact pathogens. Available from BlackHawk Industrial, GOJO products provide protection in four areas:

• General cleansing
• Sanitizing
• Conditioning
• Heavy-duty cleansing

With GOJO and PURELL®, you’ll have a complete arsenal on hand to protect your workers and lower the costs associated with contact dermatitis and workplace illness. Here are a few of the 100GOJO and PURELL products we offer:

At home or at work, general cleansing helps to avoid illness and prevent the spread of germs. PURELL Professional HEALTHY SOAP® removes dirt and grime. This foamy soap enables your skin’s natural ability to protect itself and is hypoallergenic and USDA-certified.

Sanitizing is a distinctly different step. Using sanitizers helps stop the spread of germs while maintaining healthy skin. One of our favorites is PURELL® Professional Advanced Hand Sanitizer Foam. It kills more than 99% of the most common illness-causing germs.

Regular conditioning may be the most often overlooked step. But routine use of conditioners helps to maintain healthy skin. GOJO HAND MEDIC Skin Conditioner absorbs quickly with no greasy residue and keeps your hands feeling naturally moisturized.

After a shift on the shop floor or out in the field, heavy duty cleansing helps to remove grit, particles, dust and other potential hazards for contact dermatitis. GOJO SUPRO MAX TDX Hand Cleaner with Walnut Scrubbers is a unique blend of cleaner, skin conditioner and scrubber for gentle yet effective deep cleansing.