Recreational Services: Healthy Exercise and Hygiene

Personal Hygiene
Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens, virus, bacteria, staph, MRSA by using careful personal hygiene.

• Use barriers such as additional clothing or towels between your skin and shared equipment like mats and benches.
• Cover abrasions and other breaks in the skin with a secure dressing.
• Wipe down equipment before and after your use with Virex TB, available in the building.  This includes anything you touch or sweat on including handles, mats, benches, adjustment knobs, etc. Spray on and leave on for at least 15 seconds, then wipe off with cleaning towel.
• Wash your hands frequently and/or use the hand sanitizer provided throughout the facility.
• Shower and wash clothes with hot water after every workout
• Avoid sharing personal items such as towels & razors.
• Report any blood or body fluids spills in buildingDispose of any used bandages or dressings properly