A municipal worker collects refuse from several streets. Which practice best protects the worker from injury and infection?
Correct answer: A. Wearing gloves and closed protective footwear
- A. Wearing gloves and closed protective footwear
- B. Compressing bags with bare hands
- C. Opening every bag before lifting it
- D. Carrying leaking bags against the body
Explanation
Gloves and closed footwear reduce contact with sharp objects, contaminated materials and leaking waste. Workers should not handle refuse with bare hands or carry leaking bags against their clothing or skin.
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