Infection prevention and control in the workplace
Find out more about the importance of infection prevention and control in creating a healthy and safe workplace.
Benefits for staff, clients and employers
As an employer, it’s important to understand and comply with your health and safety duties.
Implementing processes for preventing and controlling infection is essential for the health of your employees, clients and business.
It will help to:
- Prevent, control and minimise the spread of infections
- Protect employees’ health and wellbeing
- Reduce the potential disruption to the workforce from sickness absence
- Reduce the related impact on productivity, targets and deadlines
- Protect others such as clients, visitors and contractors
- Reduce reputational risk
Page last reviewed: 26th March 2025
