Sanitation: a set of interventions mandated by the Italian government to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in non-medical facilities

P. Tanzilli; A. Varone; P. Bet; S. Desio; M. Sordilli; E. Trovato Battagliola; M. Malvasi; E. Pacella

P. Tanzilli
A. Varone
P. Bet
S. Desio
M. Sordilli
E. Trovato Battagliola
M. Malvasi
E. Pacella Sapienza University rome

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, sanitation, occupational medicine, ozone, ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

There have been several concerns about the environmental persistence of SARS-CoV-2 virus. These concerns led to the formulation of sanitation measures that try to lower the risk of indirect transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in non-medical facilities.

This manuscript will elucidate the topic of environmental persistence of SARS-CoV-2. This will benefit the occupational health professionals two-fold. It describes the proper techniques for an effective sanitation of the workplace. It also explains how to protect workers who are responsible for carrying out these interventions.

Sanitation is an important measure for a safe workplace. Sanitation is legally established and referenced by all the decrees so far enacted by the Italian government. It is defined as a set of actions and procedures that aim to lower the risk of indirect transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus.