{"id":21509,"date":"2026-01-13T11:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/?p=21509"},"modified":"2026-01-28T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T22:04:59","slug":"prevent-spread-of-germs-viruses-in-workplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/prevent-spread-of-germs-viruses-in-workplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent the Spread of Germs and Viruses in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-wpdc-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>Reducing Germ Transmission at Work Is Easier Than You Think<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, flu season leads to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity across workplaces. When a viral outbreak affects a team, the operational and financial impact can be significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-5e912035-6d5d-409e-b479-a6f30cf6d4c2\">By addressing <strong>high-touch surfaces<\/strong> and implementing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/location\/indoor\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/location\/indoor\/\">commercial hydration solutions designed for hygiene<\/a><\/strong>, businesses can significantly reduce the spread of germs and viruses in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-11a0e9c9-f1d1-4368-af67-2fe053c1fd83\">Here are a few tips on how to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_77a63a-fb .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_77a63a-fb .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_77a63a-fb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How Germs and Viruses Spread in Professional Environments<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The transmission of bacteria and viruses occurs primarily through direct contact. Person-to-person contact remains the most common source, but also the easiest to limit: instinctively, we avoid close contact with someone who is ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real challenge lies elsewhere:<br>\ud83d\udc49 High-traffic shared surfaces, touched dozens\u2014or even hundreds\u2014of times a day. Just think of door handles or the doors themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critical high-traffic touchpoints include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/indoor-drinking-fountains\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/indoor-drinking-fountains\/\">Drinking fountains<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/water-coolers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/water-dispensers\/\">Commercial water dispensers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/ice-machines\/\">Ice machines<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/bottle-fillers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product-category\/bottle-fillers\/\">Bottle filling stations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Flu-season-ahead-protect-your-workforce-Sanifontaines-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Flu season ahead-keep your workforce safe on location-Sanifontaines\" class=\"wp-image-21568\" style=\"width:auto;height:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since hydration is essential\u2014and eliminating single-use plastic bottles remains a priority\u2014manufacturers such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/oasis\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/oasis\/\">OASIS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/elkay\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/elkay\/\">Elkay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/haws\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/haws\/\">Haws<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/brand\/scotsman-en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/brand\/scotsman-en\/\">Scotsman<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/brand\/lulia\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/brand\/lulia\/\">LULIA<\/a><\/strong> have developed<a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/location\/indoor\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/location\/indoor\/\"> <strong>advanced hygienic hydration technologies<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_b34d05-f7 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_b34d05-f7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_b34d05-f7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fontaine-a-boire-avec-remplisseur-de-bouteille-a-activation-sans-contact-HAWS-installation-murale-pour-usage-commercial-Sanifontaines.jpg\" alt=\"Countactless drinking water fountain with bottle filler HAWS wall mounted unit for commercial use\" class=\"wp-image-21516\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/location\/indoor\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/activation\/contactless\/location\/indoor\/\">Hygiene-Focused Hydration Solutions<\/a> for high-risk workplaces<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These solutions are ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dental and medical clinics<\/strong> \u2014 environments requiring strict infection control and hygiene standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hospitals and long-term care facilities<\/strong> \u2014 high-risk healthcare settings with vulnerable populations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schools, training centers, and educational institutions<\/strong> \u2014 high-density public environments with frequent contact surfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-traffic government and public buildings<\/strong> \u2014 offices and facilities with heavy daily foot traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food processing and food manufacturing plants<\/strong> \u2014 regulated environments requiring sanitation and contamination prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manufacturing facilities with a large workforce<\/strong> \u2014 industrial workplaces with shared equipment and common touchpoints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Distributeur-deau-et-glace-commercial-Scotsman-a-activation-sans-contact-Sanifontaines-00.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial Ice and Water dispenser Scotsman HID312 contactless activation unit\" class=\"wp-image-21555\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_6911a5-50 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_6911a5-50 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_6911a5-50\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SIMPLE TIPS EASY TO IMPLEMENT!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong>T<strong>ouchless activation<\/strong>: eliminating contact points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Touchless water fountains and dispensers are now among the most effective solutions for reducing the spread of germs.<br>Solutions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/ice-machine-water-cooler-lulia-i16\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/ice-machine-water-cooler-lulia-i16\/\">LULIA I16<\/a> water and ice dispenser<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/ice-machine-scotsman-hid312\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/ice-machine-scotsman-hid312\/\"><strong>Scotsman HID312<\/strong><\/a><strong> ice and water machine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/drinking-fountain-oasis-pg8febf\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/drinking-fountain-oasis-pg8febf\/\">OASIS PG8EBFT<\/a> drinking fountain with touchless bottle filler<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/water-dispenser-lulia-s4\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/water-dispenser-lulia-s4\/\">LULIA S4 <\/a>sparkling water dispenser<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Will allow users to drink or refill a reusable bottle without touching any buttons, significantly reducing the risk of cross-contamination in shared environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Machines-a-glace-distributeurs-deau-fontaines-a-boire-activation-sans-contact-pour-usage-commercial-Sanifontaines-00.jpg\" alt=\"Ice machines_water dispensers_drinking fountains-touchless activation for commercial use-sanifontaines\" class=\"wp-image-21531\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_ab81d7-b0 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_ab81d7-b0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_ab81d7-b0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/simulation-topics\/what-is-laminar-flow#:~:text=Laminar%20flow%2C%20also%20called%20streamline,dominate%20the%20internal%20kinetic%20forces.\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/simulation-topics\/what-is-laminar-flow#:~:text=Laminar%20flow%2C%20also%20called%20streamline,dominate%20the%20internal%20kinetic%20forces.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laminar Flow technology<\/a>: reducing splashing and stagnant water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is essential to life\u2026 but stagnant water quickly becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.<br><strong>Laminar Flow technology<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces splashing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limits moisture buildup around the basin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimizes areas where bacteria can survive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a cleaner, more hygienic, and safer drinking fountain\u2014especially during periods of high viral circulation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Laminar-flow-fontaines-a-boire-reduction-des-eclaboussures-Sanifontaines-EN-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laminar flow technology-reduce splashes-better hygiene-Sanifontaines\" class=\"wp-image-21569\" style=\"width:auto;height:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_cba3c6-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_cba3c6-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_cba3c6-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><strong>3. <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/facilityexecutive.com\/oasis-bacteria-fighting-freshield\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/facilityexecutive.com\/oasis-bacteria-fighting-freshield\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freshield<\/a>\u00ae and antibacterial materials: acting directly on surfaces<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some manufacturers go even further by integrating silver-infused components (such as <strong>OASIS Freshield\u00ae technology<\/strong>), which:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inhibit mold growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the lifespan of bacteria on critical surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other solutions use <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antimicrobial_properties_of_copper\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antimicrobial_properties_of_copper\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>copper alloys<\/strong>,<\/a> known for their natural antibacterial properties, particularly on manual activation buttons and high-touch components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_7c4b52-da .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_7c4b52-da .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_7c4b52-da\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>4. <strong>UV-C technology: an additional barrier against bacteria<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UV-C water sterilization is an advanced technology used to neutralize microorganisms directly in the water, just before it is dispensed.<br>Systems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/?s=quasar&#038;_wpnonce_search=9897392741&#038;_wp_http_referer=%2Fen%2F\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/?s=quasar&amp;_wpnonce_search=9897392741&amp;_wp_http_referer=%2Fen%2F\">OASIS QUASAR<\/a> UV technology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/water-sterilizer-innest-uvc-led\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/product\/water-sterilizer-innest-uvc-led\/\">INNEST UV-C<\/a> light sterilisation system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/brand\/lulia\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/shop\/brand\/lulia\/\">LULIA<\/a> solutions with ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Will integrate UV-C treatment to eliminate a large proportion of bacteria, delivering high-quality drinking water that is particularly valued in sensitive and regulated environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/INNEST-UVC-LED-water-sterilization-system-01.jpg\" alt=\"INNEST UV-C LED st\u00e9rilisation d'eau potable\" class=\"wp-image-16321\" style=\"width:auto;height:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_75964d-07 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_75964d-07 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_75964d-07\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><strong>5. <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/services\/maintenance-services-on-fountains\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/services\/maintenance-services-on-fountains\/\">Regular maintenance<\/a>: a critical but often underestimated factor<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most advanced technologies must be supported by regular maintenance.<br>After holidays or periods of low usage, it is essential to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check for stagnant water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean basins and contact points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure proper filtration system performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive maintenance of water fountains, dispensers, and water coolers plays a direct role in maintaining a healthy environment and preventing costly outbreaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_b9db20-9b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_b9db20-9b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_b9db20-9b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>In summary: protecting your workplace is a smart investment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/En-resume-conseil-pour-proteger-votre-milieu-de-travail-contre-la-contagion-en-saison-grippale-EN-Sanifontaines-00.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and recommendations to keep your team safe and healthy during flu season-Sanifontaines\" class=\"wp-image-21570\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">While it is impossible to eliminate all risks, combining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Touchless technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antibacterial solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced filtration and UV-C treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular preventive maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Will significantly reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, and protect the health of your employees, and that is a winning strategy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Micro-FAQ <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can businesses reduce virus transmission at work?<\/strong><br>By installing touchless hydration systems and maintaining high-traffic water points regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are commercial water dispensers safe in high-traffic areas?<\/strong><br>Yes, when equipped with touchless activation, UV-C treatment, and antimicrobial components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why choose touchless drinking fountains for offices?<\/strong><br>They reduce cross-contamination and improve workplace hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it important to clean a drinking fountain regularly?<\/strong><br>Absolutely. Regular maintenance will prevent stagnant water, causing mildew and bacterial proliferation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which businesses should benefit the most from contactless hydration solutions?<\/strong><br>Big offices, factories, schools, hospitals, clinics, any business or organisation with a large workforce or high-traffic occurring on location, any institution with a health-risk population, such as children, elders, or people with a compromised immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_b6b71e-a4 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-21509_b6b71e-a4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-21509_b6b71e-a4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Our experts in <strong>commercial hydration solutions <\/strong>can accompany you through the entire process. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Talk with one of our representatives<\/strong> and discover all the options best adapted to your work environment. We&#8217;ll make sure whichever one you choose, it will tick all the boxes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need personalized tips for your business?<\/strong><br>CONTACT US:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong><a href=\"tel:18666602858\">1-866-660-2858<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fontaine-a-boire-avec-remplisseur-de-bouteille-OASIS-COOLER-entierement-sans-contact_installation-murale-pour-usage-commercial-Sanifontaines-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Contactless drinking fountain with bottle filler OASIS for schools and educational institutions\" class=\"wp-image-21553\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to keep germs and viruses from spreading with these helpful tips keeping your workforce safe, like contactless activated fountains and dispensers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22047,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21509"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21922,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21509\/revisions\/21922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sanifontaines.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}