10 Germiest Jobs

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Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, whose nickname is "Dr. Germ," spoke to ABC News recently, about the germiest professions in America:

1. Teacher/day-care worker
2. Cashier, bank employee
3. Tech support/computer repair
4. Doctor or nurse
5. Lab scientist
6. Police officer
7. Animal control officer
8. Janitor or plumber
9. Sanitation worker (AKA garbage man/woman)
10. Meat packer

I think I'd add pest control workers to the list. Just think of those poor guys (and gals) crawling around in dark basements in search of rats. Ewww.

Do you have a germy profession that you'd add to the list? A friend of mine is a librarian at a public library and she Purells her hands all day long. (Is Purell the best way to kill germs?)

And, a quick side note about Purell, and all other alcohol-based hand sanitizers folks: These don't "breed" bacteria as many people fear (I've been seeing some comments to this extent on the blog, so I thought I'd speak up). It's easy to come to this conclusion given all the warnings from health experts about superbugs and how bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, yada, yada, yada--but rest assured, hand sanitizing gels aren't the reason. These are alcohol based and don't contain any "antimicrobial" properties (most don't, anyway). It's antibacterial soaps and wipes that have some health experts worrying. The thought is that bacteria are becoming stronger and bolder as a result of our love-affair with antibacterial everything. So, Purel away--it just kills the bugs and doesn't make them grow bigger and stronger. And maybe read up on antibacterial soaps and products before using--just FYI.

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Well that time of year when everyone gets sick is coming. so do you get sick a lot?
 
I'm surprised 3. Tech support/computer repair got such a high rating. But, I can see how because many people these days eat food by their computer.
 
Never thought being a teacher was a germiest job in America, and the flu season is just starting to kick in.

It pays to keep your hands clean these days, because the best way to fight germs and stuff of that nature is through prevention.
 
I notice the least germiest job require employee to wear gloves, or protective clothing, and require them to be very clean.

4. Doctor or nurse
5. Lab scientist
6. Police officer
7. Animal control officer
8. Janitor or plumber
9. Sanitation worker (AKA garbage man/woman)
10. Meat packer

and the germiest jobs don't require protective clothing.
1. Teacher/day-care worker
2. Cashier, bank employee
3. Tech support/computer repair

I wonder if the top 3 wear protective clothing and require stricter cleanliness standards will they be rank lower.
 
QUOTE 10. Meat packer

Thanks for reminding me about The Jungle.

AnywY, Tech support did surprise me. Aren't you just at a phone all day?
 
QUOTE (GAMER_NOW @ November 14, 2008 08:39 am) QUOTE 10. Meat packer

Thanks for reminding me about The Jungle.

AnywY, Tech support did surprise me. Aren't you just at a phone all day?
I watch TV and it said the average phones is one of the germeist objects in the house because people talk into them and the germs from your mouth spray onto the phone. Plus, some people don't wash their hands before they use the phone.
 
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