Health and Safety Tips

by admin | October 17, 2023 8:18 am

• Not washing your hands is the key ingredient in stopping the spread of bacteria.
   
• University of Auckland scientists found moisture left on the hands mobilises bacteria and acts as a germ highway allowing high numbers of bacteria to be transferred by touch contact.
   
• The research showed that careful drying of hands reduced more than 99% of the bacteria.
   
• It also found drying with paper towels for 10 secs removed 80% of bacteria while hot air blowers needed 45 seconds to remove only 60%.
   
• Wear a mask when dealing with mulch. Aspergilus (Farmers Lung) and Rhizerpus (Tree Loppers Lung) are real threats to our health.

Source URL: https://stfc.org.au/tips/health-and-safety-tips/

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