Recommendations of Protective Measures for Sanitation Workers. Waste Water, Municipal Waste, Recycling, and Healthcare Waste, 11 May 2020
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This technical note presents the main recommendations on personal protective equipment and its use. It is aimed at personnel in the area of environmental sanitation, and covers individual hygiene precautions and how to properly handle tools and equipment. It also includes indications on best practices for the protection of workers' health, guidelines for the disposal of dangerous elements for the community, and a guide for preparing sodium hypochlorite solutions for use in 0.1% disinfection.
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