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Prevention of Animal-Acquired Infections
Prevention Saves Lives and Revenue
Animal-acquired infections have a far-reaching impact, which is why prevention and containment are critical. Sick animals not only affect food safety and workers, but they also cause a major disruption to the meat packing and poultry businesses. These animals die or are killed in the thousands to prevent the spread of infection to other animals or humans.
Disposable biohazard suits with a particle and liquid-tight barrier are essential for preventing cross-contamination between animals and for preventing worker exposure. When treating, examining, culling, or removing carcasses, there's a high potential for bodily fluid contact—direct or indirect exposure to urine, feces, mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth), blood, and soiled bedding can all lead to an animal-acquired infection.
Level 4 Defense Against Bacteria, Viruses, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Blood, & Bodily Fluids
The ViroGuard® and ViroGuard® 2 coverall lines and accessories are Level 4 garments, meaning they are impermeable to viral penetration. These biohazard suits were specifically designed for exposure to High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCIDs) such as Ebola, blood, and blood-borne pathogens including HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
ViroGuard® fabric passes both ASTM 1670 (blood) and ASTM 1671 (blood-borne pathogens), while ViroGuard® 2 fabric and seams pass both tests. Both product lines also pass chemical penetration testing for common agricultural chemicals (ASTM F903) and have a superior performance on Hydrostatic Pressure & Fluids Impact (AATCC 127).
ViroGuard® protective clothing offers full-body protection and is ideal PPE for use in poultry farms, beef farms, or as PPE for farm workers. Hooded styles are designed to fit respiratory protection equipment such as an air purifying respirator (APR), full-face respirator, and other types of respirators.
ViroGuard®
ViroGuard® protective apparel offers superior comfort and performance in a disposable product.
- Enhanced moisture vapor transmission keeps workers comfortable and protected.
- Seamless shoulder area provides significantly more room, allowing workers to freely move their arms and shoulders without ripping or tearing.
- Elastic back stretches with the user for more comfort and better tear resistance. No need to purchase a larger size just to have more fabric in the back.
- Gusseted, reinforced crotch provides more room to move in all directions without ripping or tearing.
- Blue fabric makes stains and splashes on fabric less conspicuous.
- ViroGuard® fabric passes ASTM F1670 and F1671 tests for protection against blood, bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens.
- Range of options available in coverall and lab-coat styles.
ViroGuard® 2
Enjoy impermeable protection with fabric and seams that pass ASTM F1670 (blood) and ASTM F1671 (blood-borne pathogens). Designed to meet the latest CDC standards for those working with PUIs who are clinically unstable or have bleeding, vomiting or diarrhea. Because of its unique design and protection factor, ViroGuard® 2 is the product of choice for most of the Regional Ebola and Special Pathogen Treatment Centers along with top key assessment facilities.
- Impermeable fabric and seams pass ASTM F1670 & F1671 tests for protection against blood, bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens.
- Adjustable Mandarin collar with Velcro closure creates a better neck seal for each wearer.
- Double-sided tape around wrists keeps gloves in place during donning and doffing.
- Zipper front with a sealable storm flap that has a starter tab for the sealing tape. Starter tab makes it much easier for a gloved hand to pull and expose the tape for sealing the storm flap.
- Large zipper pull with red fabric pull tab. Makes it easier for the wearer to see and use the pull with gloved hands and wearing a PAPR.
- Thumb and finger loops work to prevent sleeves from riding up and exposing skin.
- Roomy one-piece raglan sleeves provide for increased arm and shoulder movement while resisting tears.
- Visible sizing tag helps materials management teams identify size easily without unfolding each suit.
Mitigating Agricultural Respiratory Hazards
Farm respiratory protection and particulate protection are essential for agricultural workers' safety. Most locations on a farm put workers at risk. Dry conditions can push pesticides or chemicals into the air, and naturally occurring airborne contaminants often go unmonitored. Although materials such as hay, grain, and straw are organic and otherwise “healthy”, organic dust particles can contain infected animal droppings, bedding particles, bacteria, mold, and more.
In fact, agricultural dust is so dangerous that it can spread infectious diseases and cause respiratory diseases such as organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS / Farmer’s Fever) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This dust lands on clothing, machinery, food packaging, etc., and can be inhaled or absorbed into the body when a worker wipes their eyes, nose, or mouth.
Particle-Tight Protection for Organic and Inorganic Particulates
This is where disposable biohazard workwear proves critical in preventing infection and cross-contamination. A re-usable bio suit can transfer disease as an agricultural worker visits animals housed in separate areas. With proper disposal after each animal visitation, disposable bio suits ensure contaminants are contained.
Body Filter 95+®
Enjoy the benefits of the first full-body protective filtration garment that protects workers against dangerous noxious particulates and heat buildup.
- Filters out 95%-99% of 0.3-micron particles—similar to an N95 respirator!
- Designed for superior airflow and breathability compared to competitive fabrics like TYVEK®.
- Offers exceptional fabric strength with superior abrasion resistance to prevent tears and rip-outs.
MicroGuard MP®
A lightweight, breathable fabric that cost-effectively protects your people and visitors from dirt and grime, while adding to the protection of your finished product from unwanted contaminants.
- High moisture vapor transmission rate keeps your people cool and comfortable.
- Seamless shoulder area provides significantly more room allowing workers to freely move their arms and shoulders without ripping or tearing.
- Elastic back stretches with the user for more comfort and better tear resistance. No need to purchase a larger size just to have more fabric in the back.
- Gusseted, reinforced crotch provides more room to move in all directions without ripping or tearing.
- Produces less lint than other competitive products.
- Passes ASTM F1670 for blood.
SMS
A breathable garment that provides an excellent particulate barrier, along with protection from light splashes and sprays. Good for general cleanup work and for guarding against dirt, dust and grime.
Polypropylene
A lightweight, breathable fabric that cost-effectively protects your people and visitors from dirt and grime, while adding to the protection of your finished product from unwanted contaminants.
ValuGuard MP™
Our most economical option for microporous protection. ValuGuard MP™ provides an economical solution for non-hazardous work environments. This disposable protective clothing offers exception protection from light liquid splashes, sprays and particulates.
- High moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) helps wearers feel cooler.
- Environmentally friendly—can be recycled after use.