Office workers touch their hands to their faces an average of 18 times an hour, brining gunk from their keyboard, desktop or blackberry right to their respiratory and digestive systems every 3 ½ minutes.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, absences caused by colds represent 22 million days lost from work and more than 7.9 million doctor visits a year in the United States.

To prevent the spread of germs and the H1N1 flu virus, promote a healthy workplace by providing your employees with surface disinfectants and air sanitizer.