Tip Sheet: You Can’t Touch This

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• Corporate Authors:
  Washington (State). Department of Labor and Industries
• Description:
  Coughing, sneezing, and talking near other people are the main ways COVID-19 spreads, but research suggests that contact transmission may also increase infection risk. This happens when germs from an infected person's cough or sneeze land on a surface. If another person touches the germ-laden surface, then touches their nose, mouth or eyes, the virus can sneak into their body and infect them. Current studies indicate that COVID-19 germs may remain active for hours to days on metal, plastic, and cardboard. Beside frequent handwashing, another way to beat the virus is to clean and disinfect commonly used areas and objects, including vehicles, break rooms, restrooms, electronics, tools, and other equipment. Cleaning removes and reduces germs, while disinfection kills them. A good rule of thumb is to clean and disinfect areas and objects that you and other people contact regularly. It may take a few extra minutes, but your health is worth it. How to clean and sanitize surfaces: Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces before each shift, after each delivery, after maintenance, and if you are slip seating. This includes steering wheels, seats, dashboard, gear shifters, door and grab handles, light switches, CB microphones, cell phones, touchscreens, keyboards, keys, clipboards, tables, desks, countertops, cups, toilets, faucets, and sinks.Wipe plastic, glass, metal, non-porous, and non-electronic surfaces with hot soapy water prior to disinfection.Use disinfectants that meet EPA's virus-killing criteria.Follow manufacturer's guidance for cleaning electronics. If none is available, consider using alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70 percent alcohol to disinfect touch screens.To prevent damage, avoid spraying liquids directly onto electronics and never immerse them in cleaning solutions. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Alcoholic Beverages Automobiles Disinfectants Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Preventive Medicine Safety Staff Development Viral Diseases
• Keywords:
  Alcohol Cleaning Compounds Disease Prevention Diseases Equipment Maintenance Equipment Operation Equipment Operators Equipment Reliability Hazards Injuries Injury Prevention Motor Vehicles Personal Protection Personal Protective Equipment PPE Preventive Measures Preventive Medicine Protective Measures Safety Equipment Safety Measures Sanitation Training Truck Drivers Trucking Viral Diseases Viral Infections

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• Publisher:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Fact Sheet
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20059316
• Citation:
  Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 90-141-2020, 2020 Apr; :1
• Contact Point Address:
  SHARP Program, TIRES Project, Department of Labor & Industries, PO Box 4330, Olympia, WA 98504
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2020
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Tip sheet: you can't touch this
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/223584/cdc_223584_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
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