On Mail Handling

To: All Medical School Staff
From: Lou Saksen

Attached are guidelines from the State regarding safe handling of mail that may contain a written threat of chemical or biological material inside, or mail that may contain some form of powder. Remember these key points:

• The risk of contracting any disease from an envelope is extremely low.
• Gloves, surgical masks, eye protection or gowns are NOT necessary or recommended
• If you have open cuts or skin lesions on your hands, disposable gloves may be appropriate.
• Evacuation of the entire workplace is NOT necessary at this point.

Memo from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: GUIDELINES FOR MAILROOMS
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Jim Schweikhard
Director Environmental Health & Safety
Stanford and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's
650-725.1695 or fax 650-725-4633
james.schweikhard@medcenter.stanford.edu

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