The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new guidelines for the cleaning and decontamination of Ebola in non-health care and non-laboratory settings.
Under the new guidelines, employers must provide personal protective equipment to all workers responsible for cleaning surfaces suspected of Ebola contamination. Employers also must ensure that workers are not exposed to harmful levels of chemicals when performing cleaning and disinfection tasks.
Additionally, OSHA recommends the use of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfectant that is effective against non-enveloped viruses when cleaning a surface that may be contaminated with Ebola.
To view the full list of guidelines, click here.
Under the new guidelines, employers must provide personal protective equipment to all workers responsible for cleaning surfaces suspected of Ebola contamination. Employers also must ensure that workers are not exposed to harmful levels of chemicals when performing cleaning and disinfection tasks.
Additionally, OSHA recommends the use of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfectant that is effective against non-enveloped viruses when cleaning a surface that may be contaminated with Ebola.
To view the full list of guidelines, click here.
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