There are some basic hygiene rules we need to remember during our work as MUCs.
1.During garbage collection, you should avoid any contact with the garbage and/or stagnant water (i.e. rain water in puddles on the road, etc.).
2.Green waste (tree branches, plants, etc.) should be collected carefully (always with gloves!) and avoid contact with your body.
3.You should avoid coming into contact with nails and other rusty objects found on trees, on benches, and elsewhere in your workplace.
4.If there are bulky rusty objects in green areas, you should inform your superior so the municipality to take care of their removal.
5.Waste from the washing of the bins must be controlled and methodically led to the sewage network and not to the rainwater drainage system.
6.If bags are left outside the bin, hold them carefully from the top, always wearing your gloves and never touching objects that are inside the bag.
7.Keep the bags away from your body as they should not come into contact with your body during handling.
8.Garbage outside the bins scattered on the ground should always be collected with a broom and dustpan.
9.It is especially important always to follow the proper process of managing sharp objects.
It is crucial for everyone, and especially for MUCs, to wash their hands:
In general, it is important to remember that you need to wash your hands whenever you come in contact with contaminated material (even if you are wearing disposable gloves). To do so, you should take off your gloves, wash your hands and put on clean gloves again.
To avoid getting sick, wash your hands properly for at least 20 seconds.
Photo: ecdc, found https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/poster-effective-hand-washing
If soap and water are not available, you can use an alcoholic antiseptic gel.
That is why your hands should be completely dry before wearing your gloves. When you have skin lesions on your hands, these can facilitate the onset of dermatitis, fungal infections, etc.
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