• Main Website
  • Washroom Hygiene
  • Floor Mats
  • Medical Services
  • Premium Scenting
Initial IE- Blog
  • Main Website
  • Washroom Hygiene
  • Floor Mats
  • Medical Services
  • Premium Scenting
Home  /  Washroom Services  /  Benefits of Incontinence Waste Management to Your Business
incontinence waste management
22 March 2019

Benefits of Incontinence Waste Management to Your Business

Written by Initial Hygiene
Washroom Services Incontinence, Waste Bins 1 Comment

Incontinence is a common problem and affects people of all ages, gender, cultures and backgrounds. Despite popular beliefs, older people are not the only ones affected. Research from around the world suggests that between 19% and 33% of adult men and women have some bladder control problems and between 5% and 8% bowel control problems. Incontinence products such as incontinence pads are becoming more commonly available in supermarkets and advertised in mainstream media. Many people use disposable products of various kinds to manage their bladder and bowel control problems, and when they leave home they depend upon access to facilities where they can change and dispose of these hygienically.

Incontinence is an issue affecting many older people in Ireland, both men and women. The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing in 2017 found that 1 in 7 older adults in Ireland experiences urinary incontinence and that 25% of those affected experience limitations in their normal activities because of this.

Why should you care about incontinence waste management?

waste management

Discreet and hygienic disposal is essential for products that are discarded by people managing bladder and bowel control problems. While hygienic disposal facilities intended principally for menstrual products are normally available in women’s toilet facilities, in male facilities there is often no hygienic disposal bin at all. The availability of clean handwashing facilities and hand sanitisers is also of importance to all of us, but especially so to those managing bladder and bowel control problems.

Dr Susmita Sarma, President of the Continence Foundation of Ireland said: “There is a lot that businesses can do to help facilitate those suffering from incontinence. It is a condition which is often overlooked and which affects many Irish people. The provision of sanitary disposal facilities in men’s public bathrooms would be an important step for businesses to take in order to make their lavatories more accommodating”.

Benefits of incontinence waste management to your business

  • Protecting brand perception
  • Importance of user experience
  • Complying to workplace legislation by
    • Providing adequate facilities for guests/employees
    • Corporate responsibility regards to waste disposal policies
    • Workplace health and safety regulations specifically pertaining to the disposal of waste associated with bladder and bowel products only apply to settings where health care is being provided.
  • Employees to feel comfortable in their work environment
  • Shoppers to make return visits

Do you need any advice on the disposal of sanitary waste? Please contact us to speak to an Initial hygiene expert today!

Initial Hygiene

Initial Hygiene is a global leader in hygiene services operating in over 45 countries across the world including the major economies of Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa. We provide innovative and environmentally responsible washroom services and floor mat solutions to large and small organisations across a range of business sectors including public administrations and schools, food and drink manufacturing, hospitality and leisure, medical and paramedical, construction, retail, services and transportation.

 Previous Article 03 Germ Hotspots in the Workplace
Next Article   What impact could incontinence issues have on your business?

Related Posts

  • Initial Hygiene's Hygiene Angels

    What’s Lurking on Your Hands? The Hygiene Angels Reveal the Truth

    May 30, 2025
  • maintaining clean washrooms in Ireland

    Hygiene Matters: Your Guide to Clean Restaurant Washrooms in Ireland

    March 20, 2025
  • Transforming Your Washroom: A Guide to Energy Savings

    February 20, 2025

1 Comment

  1. Pingback: Male incontinence: what does it mean for your business? - Initial Hygiene

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Need some advice?

Talk to one of our experts:

WASHROOM SERVICES

0818 001 588

MEDICAL SERVICES

0818 001 587

Search

Recent Posts

  • Initial Hygiene's Hygiene Angels
    What’s Lurking on Your Hands? The Hygiene Angels Reveal the Truth Hand Hygiene, Uncategorized, Washroom Services
  • Menstrual Hygiene Day
    A Quiet Revolution: Why Period Dignity in Irish Washrooms Matters More Than Ever Period Dignity
  • maintaining clean washrooms in Ireland
    Hygiene Matters: Your Guide to Clean Restaurant Washrooms in Ireland Washroom Services
  • Transforming Your Washroom: A Guide to Energy Savings Uncategorized, Washroom Services

Categories

  • Floor Mats
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Healthcare Waste
  • Period Dignity
  • Premium Scenting
  • Uncategorized
  • Washroom Services

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

Follow us on LinkedIn

Initial Hygiene Services

Initial Hygiene is one of Ireland’s leading providers of washroom services and floor mat services. We offer an extensive range of hygiene services and products to ensure that you are providing and maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.

Naas, Kildare.
51-200 employees


  • Ambius Ambius
  • Rentokil Rentokil
  • Rentokil Initial Rentokil Initial