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work colleague who doesnt wash her hands!!

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rosesarered Fri 13-Jan-17 19:17:42

Who wants enemies within the workplace?

rosesarered Fri 13-Jan-17 19:16:56

The thing is, she may ( for all you know) have used a wipe of some kind before she left the cubicle.Or not. As others say, it depends on what kind of place that you work in.I usually use wipes rather than wash, in some places, depending on what it's like.
Unless you are looking for a row, do not say anything.

Eloethan Fri 13-Jan-17 18:46:44

Well, it's not very nice but I wouldn't waste any sleep about it - unless you are both working in, say, a food shop, hospital, etc.

If it really is something that bothers you, as others have said, mention it to your Health & Safety officer.

Jayanna9040 Fri 13-Jan-17 18:09:21

Buy her a little bottle of that hand wash stuff that doesn't need water. Can't think what to call it that doesn't sound like soapy hand wash. You can just leave it prominently on her desk or hand it over if you dare!

agran2 Fri 13-Jan-17 17:57:19

No Ana I dont why? We have posters but I guess some people just read it and forget confused glad Im not the only one horrified by this!

Cherrytree59 Fri 13-Jan-17 17:54:10

Perhaps a laminated notice (or several) put up in the loo and wash area reminding people to wash their hands or use sanitising lotion.
You are not BU.
It drives me mad angry
Could you quietly ask whoever in charge to have a meeting and point out the need for hygiene & hand washing.

nanaK54 Fri 13-Jan-17 17:53:44

Yuck, yuck, yuck - that would worry me too - not at all sure what I would do about it though......

Charleygirl Fri 13-Jan-17 17:53:17

I feel exactly the same way as you do and I doubt if I would be able to let it go on. I agree, she will not be the only one and what about the fellows?

aggie Fri 13-Jan-17 17:50:41

If you have a health and. safety officer ask them to post notices about hygiene , she probably isn't the only one

morethan2 Fri 13-Jan-17 17:49:59

I wouldn't but then I'm a coward. Perhaps you could get some poster about the importance of hand washing and place in a prominent position. You could talk to your employer and ask if they could give a health and safety talk at your next torture team meeting. That might do the trick and save any unpleasantness.

Mary59nana Fri 13-Jan-17 17:49:28

I would politely take her to one side and tell her what you have noticed I'm sure she will feel very embarrassed and think twice next she visits the ladies.

Think of it as doing all your work colleagues and yourself a big favour in stopping others from falling ill with one of many very unpleasant illness.

Ana Fri 13-Jan-17 17:42:12

Do you work in a supermarket, agran2?

agran2 Fri 13-Jan-17 17:39:04

Today I was in the ladies and as I was drying my hands I noticed a woman Ive worked with for years went to the toilet and left without washing her hands! Ive seen this happen all the time in public toilets and it really makes me angry angry Why do people not think that others might not want their germs all over railings, doors, handles etc - am I the only one who gets infuriated with this and think people like that are being completely irresponsible?

Should I confront her about it? Need some advise please confused