Five ways to avoid germs while travelling
An article with the above title is on the CNN website. It is aimed at the travelling public. Crews are exposed to the same hazards as the pax. What precautions do crews take? Do they frequently suffer from job related infections? Do they build up an immunity and not have to take the same precautions as an infrequent traveller? I believe medevac crews use gloves and masks as necessary but what about crews on ordinary passenger aircraft? If the crews do not take precautions are they increasing the threat to the pax?
Why are aircraft water supplies so suspect? Should there be some sort of germ killing equipment in aircraft air conditioning? Why is there not frequent adequate cleaning of the aircraft and of airport escalators, ATMs, etc?