Don't make a dog's dinner-- maintaining health and safety when cleaning streets.

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- Subject Terms:
  PREVENTION of communicable diseases; DOGS; FECES; HYGIENE; INDUSTRIAL hygiene; INDUSTRIAL safety; PERSONAL protective equipment; RISK assessment; RISK management in business; STERILIZATION (Disinfection); CONTINUING education units; COVID-19
- Abstract:
  The article explores some of the considerations to be made with regards to staff undertaking street cleaning duties that expose them to microbes within dog excrement. It mentions that workplace hazards are identified and effective control measures are put in place to effectively manage health and safety and ensure compliance. It also mentions that dog excrement is a recognised source of pathogens.