Use latex gloves when handling suspected biohazard material. Take care not to contaminate the outside of the bag while placing material into it. Remove contaminated gloves and place in bag. Use proper technique when removing gloves, to avoid hand contact with contaminants. Wash hands with the antimicrobial green soap found in the restrooms for at least 30 seconds, scrubbing thoroughly and rinse well.
Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis .
It occurs primarily in plant-eating animals including various livestock and, on occasion, in humans who work with diseased animals. Humans can contract anthrax through inhalation of the spores, through ingestion of contaminated foods, or through the entry of the spores through cuts and breaks in the skin following direct contact with contaminated items. The symptoms of anthrax vary with the route through which it is transmitted. The most immediate serious symptoms occur following inhalation. The symptoms resemble those of a common cold and can occur within a few hours of exposure.