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ATTENTION:
Could your computer be making you sick?
Technology is a wonderful thing, but like
everything in life, along with the good
comes the bad. Here’s the bad news about
the equipment you use on a daily basis:
Our
computers, fax machines, and virtually
ever office machine found in today’s
corporate environment is a hotbed of
germs and a breeding grounds for viruses,
some of which are potentially deadly.
According to an article recently
published by BBC News “American
researchers found a rare hospital fungus
“Aspergillus Fumigatus” in their
intensive care wards following the
installation of computers. A similar
incident was reported as long as 12 years
ago, also in a research hospital
intensive care ward, following a
renovation and the installation of new
patient monitoring system and computer
workstations. The links below provide
access to recent studies regarding the
potential health risks involved when we
neglect to properly maintain the office
equipment we use every day. The current
trend toward communally used equipment
and shared workstations makes the
maintenance of office equipment an even
more critical issue.
Amy Joyce,
staff writer for the Washington Post,
makes us aware of some vital issues
concerning illness, cleanliness and our
work environment in her Life at Work
article,
How Sick is to Sick to Work?
from the Sunday, February 24, 2002
Edition:
While most people can employ good
cleaning habits, antibacterial products
and disinfectants to fight germs at home,
they have much less control over their
work environment," Nancy Bock, the
association's director of consumer
affairs
Additionally she reports,
"The workplace is often a
weak link in the fight to prevent the
contraction and spread of infectious
diseases." -
Soap and Detergent Association
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MESSY DESKS BREED
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COMPUTER
FILTH
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DEADLY
FUNGUS
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Office Germ
Study
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CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
A
Cleaning survey
finds
Hand washing is recognized by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
as one of the most important means of
preventing germs from spreading.
Americans spend billions of dollars
annually battling colds and flu, through
medical treatments and doctor visits. On
the flu alone, Americans spend $1.3
billion on direct medical costs. Lost
productivity in the workplace can add
another $15 billion to the annual tab.
Call us to setup a
demonstration. At
absolutely no cost and with no further
obligation, we will
demonstrate to you the effectiveness of
our process on any work surface.
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