{"product_id":"he3363-legionnaires-disease-a4-poster","title":"HE3363 Legionnaires' Disease A4 Poster","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeeping Yourself Safe from Legionnaires’ Disease\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegionella bacteria can be commonly found in bulk loads and bags of compost, potting mix and soil and can cause Legionnaires’ disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegionnaires’ disease is a flu-like illness that can develop into severe pneumonia and could be fatal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are 6 steps you can follow when working with bulk loads or bags of compost and potting mix:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWork outside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways work outdoors when using compost or potting mix. A fine day with light wind is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMask up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut on a well-fitting face mask with clean hands. An N95 or respirator is best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWear gloves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear gloves when handling compost and potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCut (don’t rip)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen bags of compost and potting mix carefully using scissors and open them away from your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamp it down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet the compost or potting mix before handling to reduce dust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWash your hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after the work is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/he3364?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=b3d3d5a01\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHE3364 - Legionnaires' disease social tile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/safer-and-healthier-gardening?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=162265384\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHE4605 - Safer and Healthier Gardening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67416691605732,"sku":"HE3363","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE3363Legionnaire_sDiseaseposterthumbnail.jpg?v=1790829745","url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/he3363-legionnaires-disease-a4-poster","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}