SafetyBlog
MRSA and E.coli Live For Days Inside Airplanes
A disturbing new study reveals that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and e.coli -- two potentially deadly infectious diseases -- can live for days inside the cabin of an airplane.According to The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, there are approximately 25,000-30,000 passenger flights made in the U.S. each day. While most passengers note that their greatest fear associated with air travel is the possibility of a crash or mid-air collision; howeve
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May 26th 2014
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome 101: What You Should Know
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a dangerous air-borne upper-respiratory disease that's transmitted through the feces and urine of rodents. Infected mice, rats or other rodents carrying the disease can transmit it to humans by defecating or urinating in the home. If you're struggling with a rodent infestation, you should take action now to eliminate these pests from your homeSome people assume rodent infestations into the home are merely a nuissance with no real threat to their health. How
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Apr 29th 2014