How Can Cleaning Workers Be Protected Against Exposure to Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax) and Other Pathogenic Microorganisms?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) October 20, 2001 By Roger McFadden Vice President Technical Services Coastwide Laboratories Wilsonville, Oregon INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to assist facilities managers and cleaning professionals to protect themselves against disease-causing microorganisms that may be present in their work place. In preparing this information, articles and literature were reviewed from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The information offered in this document are consistent with proven infection control and disinfecting methods for a variety of infectious microorganisms. An emphasis on anthrax is provided in this document because of recent events. The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication but does not purport to be medical advice. What is Anthrax? Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused
