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Feds issue flu guidance for truckers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidelines for cleaning a truck where an occupant has been suspected of having pandemic influenza.

The CDC may modify or recommend additional procedures when an influenza pandemic becomes widespread in the United States or as new information about a pandemic strain becomes available.

Influenza viruses can persist on nonporous surfaces for 24 hours or more. The relative importance of virus transfer from inanimate objects to humans in spreading influenza is unknown. However, hand transfer of the virus to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth can result in infection.

Hand hygiene, cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene mainly keep this virus from spreading. Routine cleaning and disinfection practices can play a role in minimizing the spread.

Routine cleaning with soap or detergent and water to remove soil and organic matter, followed by the proper use of disinfectants, are the basic components of effective environmental management of influenza

The guidelines recommend against using compressed air or water under pressure for cleaning, or any other methods that can cause splashing of infectious material.

Vacuum cleaners should only be used after proper disinfection. Vacuum cleaners should be maintained to minimize dust dispersal in general and equipped with High Efficiency
Particulate Air filters.

More information is available here .

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