Yes. Call handlers wear a headset all day, every day. Your employer must ensure that it is fully adjustable, cleaned and checked regularly, repaired immediately, if necessary, and not shared. As the Initial Advice points out: ‘There is an increased risk of ear irritation and infection because headsets are worn so intensively.’

Pooling headsets should be avoided, as it leads to the risk of cross-infection

Unhygienic headsets: Some employers operate a pool of Headsets where workers put them in a box at the end of the day and pick any one out of there when they return to work. This system creates a serious risk of ear infections being passed around a workplace. Some ear infections can lead to serious hearing disorders.

Using Sani wipes from Headset Express will clean your headsets, reduce infections and help reduce downtime due to colds and flues. This Non Alcoholic wipe has an anti Bactria agent in it. Safe for all electronic equipment.

Tags: cleaning headsets, headset ear infections

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