Janitorial Safety Tip Sheet: Protect Yourself at Work: How to Clean and Disinfect for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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• Corporate Authors:
  Washington (State). Department of Labor and Industries
• Description:
  Janitorial/custodial workers are on the front lines to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and other harmful viruses. Know how to clean and disinfect areas, to reduce the risk of infection. Below are some tips to keep in mind. Depending on the type of facility: Close off areas used by sick people, and wait as long as possible (up to 24 hours) before beginning to clean and disinfect areas used by sick people. Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area. Make sure you have and use all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) - such as masks, gloves, & eye protection. Clean and disinfect all areas (e.g., offices, bathrooms, and common areas) used by sick people. Focus especially on frequently touched surfaces. If surfaces are dirty, clean first using a detergent or soap and water, then disinfect. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Disinfectants Eye Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Respiratory Protective Devices Safety Sense Organs Viral Diseases Workplace
• Keywords:
  Cleaning Compounds Diseases Eye Protection Eye Protective Equipment Face Masks Gloves Personal Protection Personal Protective Equipment PPE Service Industries Viral Diseases Work Environment Workers

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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:20060998
• Citation:
  Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 102-67-2020, 2020 Aug; :1
• Email:
  JanitorStudy@Lni.wa.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2020
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Janitorial safety tip sheet: protect yourself at work: how to clean and disinfect for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:d0686944815810b88084acc1f9e774f60f937a33495410d885aa3903dfbf21e661b40987bd146a72aa8eb21303947798cf0d386f1cedb9b0a89b4beee7939ef3
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/224706/cdc_224706_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 420.74 KB ]