{"id":8285,"date":"2023-05-31T06:28:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T04:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amil-care.com\/2023\/05\/31\/sanificazione-mezzi-di-trasporto\/"},"modified":"2023-08-03T12:12:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T10:12:59","slug":"sanitization-means-of-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amil-care.com\/en\/2023\/05\/31\/sanitization-means-of-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanitization of public and private means of transport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Means of transportation, especially public ones, are characterized by large crowds and continuous exchange of people; those who use them on a daily basis are exposed to the risk of infectious contacts. In fact, there are a number of pathogens that can spread through means of transportation.<\/p>\n

Therefore, proper sanitization of means of transport is essential to ensure safe service for passengers and those working on the vehicles.<\/p>\n

Let’s delve together into the topic of transportation sanitization, an article that may be of interest to all those who work in contact with the sanitation of these entities.<\/p>\n

Why is the sanitization of means of transport important?<\/h2>\n

Even before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the <\/span>use of means of transport<\/span><\/b> – in this case, public – was a <\/span>cause for concern<\/span><\/b> for one’s health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, about a third of the sample of Italians interviewed said they were afraid of contracting diseases while traveling on public transport. Crowded carriages, confined spaces, and not always optimal ventilation, direct contact with surfaces or between people… there is no shortage of opportunities for contagion on vehicles; for this reason, they are often perceived as an environment that favors the risk of infection. <\/span>The sanitization of public and private means of transport is extremely necessary in order to correctly prevent the spread of pathogens, potentially harmful to the health of those who use them.<\/p>\n

But what is meant by sanitization? The set of procedures and operations is necessary to make an environment healthy. This occurs through various phases, all equally important for the success of sanitization: cleaning, to remove dirt, followed by the disinfection and\/or disinfestation process, to reduce the presence of <\/span>pathogens <\/span><\/b>in the environment and on its surfaces.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the means of transport with the highest infectious risk?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In general, the means of transport have in common the fact that they collect a large number of people in a relatively limited environment, for a given period of time, which in some cases can be very long. This situation <\/span>favors the proliferation of pathogens<\/span><\/b>. For example, it is enough for an infected person to sneeze to spread infectious microorganisms by air, which can also easily reach others present on the means of transport. The various categories of transport vehicles also have specific characteristics, which result in different hygiene requirements.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, let’s see what types of transportation means where the risk of infection is greatest.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Means of rescue<\/h3>\n

Ambulances, medical cars, police cell phones\u2026the infectious danger is mainly represented by the presence of blood and other biological fluids on all vehicles used to rescue the injured and sick. Furthermore, possible contamination from infectious materials and transmission of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathologies affects both those being transported and the operators working on the vehicle. Considering the specific conditions of these <\/span>means of transport<\/span><\/b>, in addition to the normal cyclical cleaning operations, it is advisable to also plan <\/span>extraordinary disinfection activities for the entire vehicle<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bus\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The high attendance of these means of transport and the limited spaces represent the main cause of the infectious risk. Bio-aerosols, very small particles of biological origin suspended in the air, can easily contaminate the air and surfaces. On these vehicles, cleaning, and disinfection activities must be carried out <\/span>regularly<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ships<\/h3>\n

Due to the high number of people on board and the stopovers that are made during navigation, ships are exposed to the risk of epidemics. There is also the possibility of spreading foodborne infections on ships, caused by contaminated or poorly stored food in the galleys.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Trains<\/h3>\n

In addition to the spread of pathogens by air, which affects most means of transportation, the risk of infection on trains is also particularly posed by contact with contaminated surfaces (seat arms, retractable tables, grab bars, toilets, etc.).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Taxi\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The continuous and frequent change of customers inside the passenger compartment favors the transmission of pathogens, which can easily reach those occupying the driver’s seat by air. For this reason, <\/span>periodic cleaning and disinfection are recommended on taxis, to be carried out with special disinfectants for surfaces or environments.<\/p>\n

The most common pathogens on means of transport<\/h2>\n

Not only Covid-19, but proper <\/span>sanitization of public and private transport<\/span><\/b> also allows us to defend ourselves against a series of other infectious diseases caused by various pathogens. In addition to allowing people to move, means of transport are also used to circulate goods, food, and animals, thus expanding the possible sources of contagion.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pathogenic microorganisms that may be present in transport vehicles include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n