
How Disinfecting Services Prevent Coronavirus Transmission in the Workplace
Dr. Syed Farhan Ali Tirmizi, MBBS, MSc – Epidemiologist
How Disinfecting Services Prevent Coronavirus Transmission in the Workplace Guidelines
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If anyone who has entered the building gets infected or exposed with patients positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we will be needing help from disinfecting services to conduct intensive cleaning in the workplace.
What Disinfecting Services Do
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Disinfecting services manually disinfect each and every corner of the building.
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They comprise professional cleaners who are fully equipped with:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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High-Quality Disinfectants
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They can access high-risk and contaminated areas.
What Disinfecting Services Use
Disinfecting Spray
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Kills germs and bacteria
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Eligible for use against coronavirus
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Ideal for use on:
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Tables
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Door Knobs
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Light Switches
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Sinks
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Faucets
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Toilet Seats
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Gym Equipment
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Disinfecting Wipes
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Kill viruses, bacteria, and germs, including cold and flu germs
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Eligible for use against coronavirus
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Other Helpful Reminders
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Implement policies to protect on-site cleaners.
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Most disinfecting services also offer the following to guarantee employees and external people that the workplace is clean and free from coronavirus:
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Inspections
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Supplementary environmental surface sampling to assess the:
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Cleanliness of the workplace
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Scope and persistence of coronavirus on surfaces in the workplace
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On-site and laboratory testing for surface swab samples
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Dr. Syed Farhan Ali Tirmizi, MBBS, MSc
Epidemiologist
Communicable Disease Control (CDC), Alberta Health Services

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