Business owners across the country want to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in their workplaces as states slowly reopen for business. But COVID-19 isn't the only risk employers need to think of. Newsy's Lauren Magarino speaks with an industrial hygienist about a handful of potential hazards, including exposure to a disease with similar symptoms to COVID-19.
Safety Experts: COVID-19 Isn't Only Risk Reopening Businesses Face
Employers work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as they reopen, but industrial hygienists say dormant spaces present other risks.
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Posted: 10:13 a.m. EDT May 27, 2020
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