Infection Control & First Aid Blog - Safetec of America

How filthy is your phone?

Misconceptions about disinfection

Keep your hands healthy while washing them often

Debunking common flu myths

Is SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Airborne?

Preparing a Spill Response

A vaccine will help fight but not end the COVID-19 Pandemic

Diversity and Inclusion at Safetec

Choosing the right disinfectant

Fall into healthy habits

How far can a sneeze travel

September is National Preparedness Month

Here we grow again!

Tackling Hand Hygiene in the Workplace

The new standard in cleanliness

Prepping for Back to School

Five basic first aid treatments for common injuries

"Preparation is the key to success"

OSHA's six workplace hazards (and how to prepare for them)

Are You prepared for a medical emergency?

What is infectious disease?

Feeling Quarantine Fatigue? Here's how to cope

Building a safety culture: Benefits and strategies

Prepare for additional waves of COVID-19

Give your first aid kit check up

Fighting infection risks with solidifier

Elevate safety culture with off-the-job safety programs

Bloodborne Pathogens: The hidden hazards in non-healthcare settings

COVID-19 Cleaning: Do’s and Don'ts of Surface Disinfecting

Stop! Have you washed your hands today?

How to make your office safer during and after COVID-19

Buffalo-based company ramping up production of infection control products

Confirming The Necessity To Be Vigilant About Avoiding Respiratory Illnesses

Safetec and SmartSolve Forge Successful Partnership with Release of Drop-In Pacs

28,000 Confirmed Cases of Wuhan Coronavirus - How To Reduce The Spread Now

2019 Coronavirus Timeline

2019 Coronavirus - A Public Health Emergency

Severe Flu Outbreak Alert: Victoria/B Strain

SaniZide Pro 1 Surface Disinfectant is effective against SARS-CoV-2 In 1-Minute

What You Need To Know About The Coronavirus

How Important Is Hand Washing During Flu Season?

RSV and Influenza Update for 2019-2020 Season

Always Be Prepared For Unexpected Pain

Target Pain At The Source With Safetec

Announcing: New Pain Relieving Spray & Roll-On

How To Be Prepared For A Medical Emergency

Safetec Master Distributor Spotlight: Aseptic Control Products

Why Should You Choose Safetec's SaniZide Pro 1 Over Bleach?

SaniZide Pro 1 For Dental Use

SaniZide Pro 1 - For Restaurants and JanSan Environments

SaniZide Pro 1 Disinfectant Spray

SaniZide Pro 1 Surface Disinfectant Wipes

Announcing Safetec's New 1-Minute Surface Disinfectant Wipe and Spray: SaniZide Pro 1

What Is More Effective: Hand Sanitizer or Hand Soap?

What Can Happen If You Forget To Wash Your Hands?

Everyday Items You Should Wash Your Hands After Touching

Safety and Effectiveness of Consumer Hand Sanitizers

Definitions of Hazardous Drugs: Part 2

Definitions of Hazardous Drugs: Part 1

How To Properly Handle A Chemotherapy Spill

Back To School - Is Your Classroom Prepared?

Ending HIV Campaign

Top 5 Infection Control Mistakes: Part 2

The Differences Between Antibiotics and Painkillers

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) Are A Serious Problem In The US

What Is The Difference Between Bacteria and Viruses

The Many Safetec Spill Kits

The Difference Between Antiseptics and Disinfectants

What is the Difference Between Vaccines and Antibiotics

Top 5 Infection Control Mistakes: Part 1

OSHA vs EPA; The Jurisdiction of Two Compliance Titans

SaniZide Pro vs SaniZide Plus

Spill Control Solidifier Solutions

What is RSV & Who is at Risk?

Hand Sanitizer Is Essential During Cold & Flu Season

Influenza: 2018-2019 Flu Season (so far)

From Bad to Worse; an Early 2018-2019 Flu Season Analysis

What is UN3373?

Be Cautious With Formaldehyde Spills

Work: A Bacterial Breeding Ground

The Effective and Ineffective Use of Antibiotics

First Aid in Schools

Safetec is a Part of the Herd!

Renovations are Underway at Safetec of America, Inc.

Solidifiers for Blood Spills

How Can Safetec Protect You From Bloodborne Pathogens?

Sick Child? The Dangers of Sending Them to School

Announcing Safetec’s NEW Pain Relief Spray and Roll-On

Soap vs Sanitizer; What Should I Choose?

The Flu; Minor Inconvenience or Deadly Disease

To Work or Not to Work

Cytotoxic Spills and How to Handle Them

Cleaning, Disinfecting, or Sanitizing; What’s Right for You?

Employee Safety During The Winter

Accidents Happen, Make Sure You Are Prepared

How Much Does 1 Minute Cost In The Average Operating Room?

The Effects Of Proper Cleaning On Healthcare & Business

Health & Safety Rights of Employees in the Workplace

How To Prevent Healthcare Acquired Infections - ISSA Video

What Is The Difference Between Red Z & Green-Z?

What Are The Correct Steps To Disinfect A Surface?

Did You Get Your Flu Shot Last Year?

100 Year Anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

September is National Preparedness Month, Be Prepared

The Perfect Promotional Products

How To Prevent Illness in Schools

How Can You Make A Phone Screen Look Brand New?

Safetec is GMP Certified!

2018 School Flu Prevention

Playgrounds Are Germ Breeding Grounds

Private Label Products; Your Businesses’ Next Step

Zika 2018 Updates

What Is The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program?

What Is The Outbreak Prevention Plan On A Cruise Ship?

Food, Water and Safety Are All Taken Seriously By The Cruising Industry

For Blood Spills - Use A Universal Precautions Kit

Aircraft Accident Sites & Hazards (Part 3)

Aircraft Accident Sites & Hazards (Part 2)

What Is The FAA’s Control Program for Bloodborne Pathogens? (Part 2)

Aircraft Accident Sites & Hazards (Part 1)

What Is The FAA’s Control Program for Bloodborne Pathogens? (Part 1)

Is It A Cold Or Seasonal Allergies?

Where Are The Germ Hot Spots?

What’s On Your Device?

What You Need To Know Every Flu Season

A Wipe For Every Screen And Device

Filthy Screen? Make it Clean with the NEW Safetec Device Wipe

Keep First Aid In Mind - During Springtime

Give Your Customers The Personal Care They Need

Can We Protect You During Your Outdoor Adventures?

No One Is Safe From The Flu

Can Floodwaters Put You At Risk For Infection?

History of Influenza: How Far Back Does It Go?

How Did the Flu Impact the Winter Olympics?

What Are Cold-Related Illnesses?

What Causes Chapped Lips?

The Flu Can Cause Severe Complications

Is the Flu Contagious Through the Air?

Cold Season is Here, Learn How To Protect Yourself

2017 - 2018 Flu Season: How Bad Is It?

DOT CFR49 and UN3373 Compliance

Should I use Soap and Water or Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean a Minor Wound?

The Basics of Infection Control

8 Of The Most Common First Aid Injuries

Safetec's Favorite Holiday Traditions

How Are Infections Spread?

National Influenza Vaccination Week

What should we expect this upcoming flu season?

Sending You Warm Thoughts This Thanksgiving

What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

Announcing: New Safetec Red Z and Green-Z Drop-In Pacs

Every Day Is A Good Day To Wash Your Hands

How Clean Are Classrooms?

Can There Be A Completely Sterile Environment?

Breakdowns in Communication Lead to Outbreaks

Occupational Exposure- Healthy Lung Month (October)

Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Have Scary Potential

Improving Operating Room Efficiency

Hepatitis A Outbreak: San Diego

Do You Feel Comfortable Discussing Hand Hygiene?

What is the Difference Between Pandemic Flu and Seasonal Flu?

How Can I Stay Healthy If I Don’t Get The Flu Shot?

Fungal Disease Awareness Week

Who Is Considered High Risk During Flu Season?

How The Flu Opens The Door To Killer Bacteria

The Most High Risk Jobs & Industries In The U.S.

Do You Have A Good Concept Of Cleaning?

25 Years of Protection (Video)

Hand Washing Is Not Equally Available For All

4 Summer Workplace Safety Tips

Prepare For Norovirus With These Steps

All Patients Deserve Standard Precautions

Preparing For Summer Travel

Summertime First Aid & Skin Care Essentials

How Do Dirty Hands Spread Germs?

How To Safely Apply Insect Repellent

Infection Control Problems In Nursing Homes

Frequently Asked Questions: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (Part 8)

What Is The Difference Between Antiseptic And Antibiotic?

Hard To Disinfect Surfaces

Who Should Have ANSI First Aid Kits?

All About HAI's: Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

What Are The 4 Types of Healthcare-Associated Infections?

Frequently Asked Questions: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (Part 7)

Could You Be Doing More To Prevent Infections?

4 Dangers To Food Safety And How To Prevent Them

4 Ways To Spring Clean Your Health

WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands 5 May 2017

Preparing for Spring Weather - CDC Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (Part 6)

Safety Professionals are Preventionists

Zika Virus - Protecting Pregnant Women and Babies

What Types of Bacteria Are Pathogenic?

CDC Study Finds Flu Vaccine Saves Children’s Lives - CDC Press Release

Stop Being Reactive To Infection Control

Frequently Asked Questions: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (Part 5)

Can A Weather Change Make You Sick?

Are You Prepared If A Blood Spill Occurs?

5 Considerations When Choosing A Disinfectant

Break The Chain Of Infection

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