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Slide 13
    TEXT VERSION OF SLIDE:

    Title: Precautions for Airplane Cleaning Crews
    Type: Text and Picture Slide
    Content: [Includes photo of an airplane.]
    • Wear disposable gloves
    • Do not use compressed air for cleaning
    • Discard gloves after cleaning
    • Use soap and water to wash hands after cleaning
    • If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand wash
    • Wipe down frequently touched surfaces in the passenger cabin with low or intermediate level disinfectant

    Speaker Notes:

    13.   Airline cleaning crews should wear gloves that should be replaced during cleaning if soiled or damaged and disposed of properly after the work shift. Crew members should NOT use compressed air to clean planes since this could spread any infectious particles. They should use a low to intermediate level disinfectant to wipe down frequently touched surfaces in the passenger cabin. After discarding their gloves, they need to wash their hands with soap and water. If soap and water are unavailable, they can use an alcohol-based cleaning agent. It's important for employers of airline cleaning crews to make their personnel aware of the symptoms of SARS so that they can notify their company immediately should they develop any symptoms.