BACKGROUND: The selection of chemical disinfectants and disinfection technologies such as ultraviolet
often do not consider the occupational health risks to healthcare workers and environmental
services staff. When new products or modalities are used, questions generally arise
for occupational health and safety professionals on the worker exposure considerations
of these products. To this end, a subcommittee of the American Industrial Hygienists
Association (AIHA) came together to create a guideline that could be used by Industrial
Hygienists, Occupational Health Professionals, and Safety Professionals to help understand
the concepts of disinfection and potential worker safety considerations when using
different chemicals or processes.
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