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Infection Control Guidance for Aircraft Cleaning Crew
SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS)
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The following fact sheet has been developed to assist aircraft cleaning
crew if there has been a suspect case of SARS reported on an aircraft.
Please be advised that as more information about the cause of this illness
becomes available, the information provided below may change.
Protective Masks
- From the information available on the spread of SARS, it is not necessary
for cabin cleaning crew to wear masks after the passenger has deplaned.
However, cleaning crews may choose to wear a mask for their own personal
protection from inhaling cleaning fumes.
Cleaning Procedures
- Follow your recommended airline cleaning guidelines.
- Be sure to disinfect or destroy magazines and toys if there is any
possibility the sick passenger may have contaminated them.
- Be sure to disinfect passenger furniture and environmental surfaces
using detergent.
- Soiled linen: Linen, such as pillows or blankets, should be transported
in leak resistant, closed laundry bags.
- Waste: Dispose of all waste in a plastic garbage bag and seal. Double
bagging of waste is not necessary. Appropriate hand washing is required
after handling waste such as tissues or napkins.
Hand washing is the most important hygiene measure in preventing the
spread of infection.
- Plain soap may be used for routine hand washing.
- Gloves should be worn when handling any waste products such as tissues
or napkins. Use of gloves should not substitute appropriate hand-washing
procedures.
For general information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS),
please see "Fact Sheet on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)",
or visit the Health Canada website or phone 1-800-454-8302.
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