Yuck! The 9 Germiest Surfaces in Your Michigan Workplace

No one wants to get sick, and I truly believe that the vast majority of people I come into contact with daily do not wish me any ill will. That said, after reading about just how filthy Michigan workplaces are, I'm starting to wonder if that really is the case. How else could our sites be so packed with germs?

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Think about your workplace setting. Got it? Who's the Sneezer? The Cougher? Spits When They Talk? Sure, the Cougher and the Sneezer may do their business into their elbow when other people are around, but what about when they're alone? What about you? Do you have the same commitment to hygiene when no one is looking?

The 9 Germiest Surfaces in Michigan Offices

Do you recall the last office birthday party you attended? It was more than likely in a conference room or kitchenette. Everyone sang to the birthday boy or girl while they silently wished for the moment to fly by faster to spare themselves the embarrassment. You waited to see if it was chocolate or vanilla. You dig in, happy it's not whipped frosting, and continue to exchange pleasantries with your coworkers.

But wait...did you wash your hands before grabbing your fork from the pile or the spatula to get a corner piece? What about the rest of your teammates? We won't even ask about the high levels of saliva on the cake, thanks to the candle blow.

Are you ready to head to the office vending machine to grab a snack or maybe the kitchen to heat up a burrito? Will you use the office sponge that hasn't been switched out since you started there?

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Before you head into the bacterial-filled world of your Michigan workplace, let's look at which areas are the germiest.