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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched a web resource to help employers and workers address workplace concerns associated with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
The new topic page discusses ways people can spread the MRSA bacteria at work and recommends practical health steps to prevent transmissions from occurring. These steps include:
Providing and using adequate facilities and supplies to promote hand-washing and other proper hygiene practices. Appropriate cleaning of equipment and surfaces in the event of contamination. Recommended precautions for individuals to follow if they have a MRSA infection or an infected wound, such as: cover and take care of a wound as directed by a health care provider; clean your hands; avoid sharing personal items; and ask your health care provider before returning to work. MRSA is transmitted most frequently by skin-to-skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else’s infection.