Hundreds of infectious agents live in human waste. Unfortunately, not many workers in the industry are properly protecting themselves. The good news? It’s relatively easy to upgrade personal protective gear to defend against the bacteria, viruses, protozoa and parasites that surround them on the job.The risk is made clearer by a 2013 study of pathogen exposure by the Washington On-Site Sewage Association, according to Executive Director John Thomas. A $138,005 Safety and Health Investment Project (SHIP) Grant from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries funded the field and laboratory study.As part of the grant, WOSSA developed classroom training
