Ebola information resources

WHO (World Health Organization) Ebola information

Doctors Without Borders Ebola information

CDC (Centers for Disease Control)  Ebola information:                     

MDH (Minnesota Department of Health)  Ebola information:                    

CIDRAP - Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Ebola updates:              

Safe U Ebola information:                 

Ebola virus disinfection and cleaning

Links:

CDC recommendations for cleaning houses safely in West Africa

CDC guidelines for decontamination of US residence

EPA list L - Disinfectants for Use Against the Ebola Virus

OSHA - Cleaning and decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces

CDC videos on Donning and Doffing

The CDC has developed detailed training videos for Donning and Doffing PPE.  The videos are customized for N-95 or PAPR and gown or full suit.

UHS retreat - topic - Chasing Ice

On November 5, 2014, University Health and Safety retreat attendees viewed and discussed the documentary Chasing Ice. This award winning film shows retreat of glaciers at several locations around the globe using film and time lapse photography.  The film makes a powerful argument for humans causing a dramatic increase in the rate of glacier melting.

Official Trailer - 2min.

Large Glacier Calving - 5 min. 

The post film discussion focused on University of Minnesota Sustainability initiatives including efforts to reduce the energy use in labs, composting and increased energy efficiency from the new combined heat a power plant. We also discussed ideas for individuals to reduce energy use.  

In Daniel Goldman's book, Ecological Intelligence, he mentions Good Guide as an option for helping decide which products to purchase based on a sustainability rating.