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Yes, many public places have very poor levels of hand hygiene : 31.33%
No, as long as you take sensible hygiene measures such as hand washing yourself you do not need to worry : 36.14%
Not sure : 32.53%
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The bigger picture… (1st November 2011)
In the current economic climate, trying to achieve “more with less” is fundamental to the budgets of healthcare operations! But how can the healthcare industry make an impact on their consumable budgets without impacting on the health and hygiene of their facilities...
From Newsletters
Sustainable hand hygiene (1st August 2011)
When rtfacts, was looking for a hygiene solution to fit its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, the graphic design and print company turned to Metsa Tissue.
From Washroom hygiene
50th celebration, Metsa's advantage (1st June 2011)
Leverstock Green Tennis Club is celebrating its 50th birthday this year and as part of the birthday celebration the club is being updated.
Distribution is the client key (1st October 2010)
Metsä Tissue, manufacturers of Katrin washroom products, takes care to deliver to its distributors in optimum pallet loads, and balances its distribution policy to deliver to a number of customers in the same area from
From Green cleaning
Responsibility is key (1st April 2010)
Metsä Tissue, manufacturers of the Katrin range, is once again attending Interclean to show the latest products from its Katrin washroom and Janitorial ranges.
From Events
When less is most definitely more (23rd February 2010)
Metsä Tissue says it has a way of dramatically cutting washroom waste while retaining high levels of hygiene, especially in areas which traditionally make exceptional demands on paper consumables.
Fulfilling great expectations (1st February 2010)
Washrooms today have to live up to high customer expectations, says Mark Dewick, UK sales director, Metsä Tissue.He believes it's about reliability and respect between contractor and supplier
Metsa Tissue celebrates 35th year with new dispensers (29th October 2009)
Metsa Tissue is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the launch of two ranges of exciting, contemporary washroom dispensers.
How education is getting softer (1st October 2009)
A village school in Hertfordshire is the centre of a hygiene and environmental awareness campaign for 5–11 year olds.
Washing you a happy birthday (1st August 2009)
Metsa Tissue is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the launch of two ranges of contemporary washroom dispensers.
Handy swine flu leaflet (1st August 2009)
New from Metsa Tissue is a handy A4, easy to understand advisory leaflet on hand hygiene in relation to the Swine Flu pandemic.
From Wipes & Microfibres
Looking good, feeling good (1st June 2009)
When Europe's largest shopping mall, the 43 acre Westfield Centre in West London, was specifying washroom facilities, the focus was on buying the best. In the end it plumped for Metsa Tissue's paper products, because a little luxury goes a long way.
Taking care of hands in industrial areas (1st April 2009)
Metsä Tissue, says that for industrial medical staff, poor hand hygiene and hand care can increase the risk of hand/skin problems; dermatitis, eczema, skinning, and nailbed infections, or, the transmittance of infect
From Equipment & Services
Local tissue plant for Russia (1st December 2008)
Metsä Tissue, is continuing to expand its activities in Russia with a converting plant in Naro Fominsk, 70km from Moscow.
PHS feels flush thanks to Metsa (1st August 2008)
Over the last four years, PHS Direct has added in excess of £1M of new janitorial supplies business with products from Metsa Tissue.
From News
Colour is the key (1st August 2008)
Metsa Tissue has announced the availability of three new quality grades of Katrin tissue paper,each with a distinct colour,designed to enable its customers to select the right product for the right awayfrom- home washro
Dispensing efficiently (1st April 2008)
Metsä Tissue says its complete washroom dispenser range provides the solution for "the most important room in the world"
High hygiene, low waste (1st February 2008)
A range of towel and toilet paper dispensers has been introduced by Metsa Tissue for use in away-from-home washrooms. Primarily for high volume applications, the Katrin system dispensers are made of durable, easy-to-cl
Systematic approach to hygiene (1st December 2007)
Designed specifically for higher traffic washrooms, the new System hand towel, electric hand towel and toilet paper Katrin dispenser range will appeal to washroom users and facilities providers alike, claims Metsä Tissue
Metsä funding climate research (1st December 2007)
Metsä Tissue has donated £75,000 to young climate researchers working in the Polar Regions through the Cambridgebased International Polar Year.
From Work at height
Safety from the ground up (1st December 2007)
Safety in the workplace begins from the floor – literally.More than just something to walk over,good flooring needs to be considered as an important aid in achieving a safer working environment.Peter Drew of Flowcrete explains how to achieve a safe footing
From Floorcare
What have one in eight people done in a washroom? (27th November 2007)
If you thought the humble washroom was simply "a place to go," prepare to be shocked at the findings of a new survey that has revealed it has many other popular uses...
Relief for busy washrooms (30th October 2007)
Metsä says its new range of Katrin System dispensers provide the capacity to keep busy washrooms hassle free...
Back to basics (1st October 2007)
Frank Ledosquet,marketing manager West Europe for Metsä Tissue, discusses the importance of thorough hand washing practices for the healthcare setting
From Hospital hygiene
Keeping hand to mouth safe (1st October 2007)
Effective hand washing is the simplest prevention against food contamination by hand-borne organisms, such as E.coli 157.However, simple washing procedures are often neglected. Frank Ledosquent,marketing manager for Metsä T
From Catering & food hygiene
All things to all washrooms (1st April 2007)
Three years in the making,Metsä Tissue says it new 25 strong Katrin dispenser range is all things to all men – from sports stadia to single seaters.Brendan Coyne reports Metsä Tissue says its new Katrin range caters for eve
Metsä launches massive Katrin dispenser range (26th February 2007)
Metsä Tissue says its new Katrin range packs 25 dispensers, plus new bins and accessories to cater for every washroom - from sports stadia to single cubicle...
If at first you don't succeed, dry, dry again (1st October 2006)
Pasi Maijanen, product group manager of Metsä Tissue,producers of Katrin hand towels, discusses why drying hands, and choosing the right method to do so, is vital for effective hand hygiene How many of us nip to the toilet
Katrin's looks belie robustness (1st August 2006)
Mets Tissue says its new Katrin white metal hand towel dispenser combines elegance and durability.
No boos for crowd-pleasing loos (1st June 2006)
By the time this issue goes to press, the newly renovated RheinEnergie Stadium in Cologne will have hosted the much anticipated England v Sweden World Cup match.
Striking the wipe balance for industry (1st April 2006)
Pasi Maijanen, Product Group Manager, Metsa Tissue, says the company's Katrin Poly wipes are designed specifically for industrial use where high absorption make them suitable for a wide range of tasks
Our lives in our hands (1st March 2006)
Hospital acquired infections, SARS, MRSA and now bird flu. We have seen something close to panic spread across the world as the media paints a picture of a potential pandemic that just might bring the modern world to its feet. So, asks Metsa Tissue's
Strong yet sensitive towels (1st March 2006)
Metsä Tissue's new range of Katrin high performance hand towels will debut on stand 03.201
From Training & Education
The key to reducing cross contamination in the food industry (1st October 2005)
By Iiro Mattila, Product group manager, Away From Home, Metsa Tissue
From In The Spotlight
Boxing clever (1st October 2005)
A wipe is one of those simple things do the job you need them to do, but they be improved? asks Pasi Maijanen, Product Group Manager, Metsa Tissue
Hand hygiene in food preparation areas (1st August 2005)
Jaana Tiura, product group manager of Metsä Tissue, producers of Katrin hand towels discusses the fact that food prepared in restaurants and catering environments can be easily contaminated when handled, putting customers at serious risk of food pois
Removing the strain from high traffic washrooms (1st July 2005)
Iiro Mattila, product group manager, Away From Home at leading European tissue manufacturer Metsä Tissue comments on the role of design in the modern washroom According to the British Toilet Association the growing number of UK residents and overseas
The advantages of wipes over rags in industrial settings (1st May 2005)
Selecting the best wipe is essential to get the best results.Pasi Maijanen, product group manager of Metsä Tissue,producers of Katrin wipes argues that rags no longer offer the correct choice of wipe
Simple steps for planning your washroom (1st February 2005)
Iiro Mattila, product group manager,Away From Home at European tissue manufacturer Metsä Tissue comments on the role of design in the modern washroom
Non-blocking (1st December 2004)
Available from Metsä Tissue, Katrin EasyFlush toilet tissue is said to dissolve more than twice as quickly as conventional tissue.
Good hand hygiene is much more than a wash (1st August 2004)
Jaana Tiura, product group manager at Mets Tissue reveals why good hand hygiene is essential in preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses
Personal hygiene begins with a hand wash (1st February 2004)
Infections are spread via microbes. These microbes require a medium of infection, favourable conditions, and the right kind of target host or object in order to multiply and spread. They can spread either from person to person, via objects, or from v
Tissue transfer (1st December 2003)
European washroom products supplier Metsa Tissue is set to benefit from further investment as the principal owner of the business changes.
