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Tape University, a leader for all things tape, has recently published their first article discussing the importance of using airtight containment systems for abatement as well as what kinds of hazards can go unseen in a remediation project. Building off of previous articles they have published discussing abatement, the installments for this month take in-depth looks at certain threats that only airtight barriers are capable of containing.
To learn all of the details, the entire article can be found here: https://www.tapeuniversity.com/2018/11/why-are-airtight-containment-systems-critical-in-hospital-abatement-and-remediation-jobs/
The article specifically looks at threats that can be found during remediation projects within hospitals. Hospitals are often thought of as being very clean places because of the necessary standards they must meet from a sanitation standpoint. This can be misleading, however, as hospitals often carry several health threats due to the fact that people are always coming in with various ailments.
In Tape University’s article, some of the most common threats that are found within hospitals are covered. Without going into too much detail and taking away from the importance of reading the brilliant article written by Lisa Zierfuss, each of the major threats discussed fall into one of three categories: bacteria, viruses and allergens. One major trait that these things all have in common is that they cannot be seen with the naked human eye. Because of this, it is nearly impossible to know if they are present.
This is where the importance of airtight containment systems comes in, particularly during abatement and remediation jobs in hospitals. Airtight containment systems, when installed properly, are able to minimize the risk of contracting ailments from the sources mentioned above. When installing an airtight containment system in traditional fashion, tape is necessary. The article goes into details of some best practices when creating airtight barriers, and it also gives advice on where to find tapes that can be relied on. For more detailed information, follow the link posted above.
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