Danger on the Job Flashcards

Flashcards covering key facts, figures, and concepts from the 'Danger on the Job' reading passage about office germs.

Who is Dr. Charles Gerba?

A germ expert from the University of Arizona.

According to the article, how quickly and widely do germs spread when one person in an office has a cold?

Germs are on $40\text{--}60\%$ of their coworkers in just four hours.

How long can a virus remain in an office according to the text?

A virus can stay in the office for three days.

How many offices were included in Dr. Charles Gerba's study on germs?

More than 100 offices, including law offices, call centers, and accountant services.

How many microbes per square inch were found on some office keyboards?

3,295 microbes per square inch.

How many microbes per square inch are usually found on toilet seats?

About 49 microbes per square inch.

What term does Dr. Charles Gerba use to refer to an office keyboard?

A "bacteria cafeteria."

Why do bacteria accumulate inside office keyboards according to the text?

Food falls into the keyboard and produces bacteria.

How does the glossary define a microbe?

A tiny life form, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

How is a square inch defined in the lesson glossary?

A unit of measurement ($1\,\text{in} = 6.5\,\text{cm}^2$).