Hantavirus Alert

MGIO Interoffice Memo

To:          Richard Boyle, Chris Corbally, Dan McKenna, Randy Swift, Lucy Ziurys, Tom Folkers, Steve Buffalo, John Waack, Bonnie Ferguson, Brenda Bejarano, Donna Ornelas, Amanda Torrio

From:        Mary James

Subject:     Hantavirus Alert

Date:         2/13/2006

Hantavirus precautions/suggestions from the Custodial Department

• Participate in Hantavirus awareness training with Risk Management; i.e. codes bh2 & bh10. Updated Recommendations for Risk Reduction may be found @ The Center for Disease Control via the web. www.cdc.gov
• Install or replace existing trash cans with covered trash receptacles
• Continue pest trapping/control & use proper clean-up & disposal
• Encourage employees to eat in designated kitchen/dining areas
• Clean up crumbs and spills after cooking & eating. Dispose of packaging & drink containers in receptacles immediately.
• Store all food products in cabinets, lockers, refrigerators or heavy plastic/rodent-proof containers. (Inspect fruits & packaging for signs of chewing)
• Inspect buildings for areas of possible rodent entry which are 1/4 inch or 6 mm in diameter and seal.