Campus Safety - Health and Safety - Flu Prevention Tips

Pierce College, staff and students are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene during flu season:

  • The latest research indicates that coughing or sneezing into your sleeve or upper arm is the most hygienic.
  • If you do use your hands, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw the tissue in the trash after use, and wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that proper hand washing is the single most important step to keep from getting sick. Click here for the CDC's recommendations regarding hand washing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, as germs are spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with people who appear to be ill.
  • If you get sick, the CDC recommends you stay home from work or school and try, as much as possible, to limit your outings to medical appointments only.

Chris MacKersie
Director of Safety and Security
Assistant Director of Facilities
(253) 912-3655

Fort Steilaccom

Ben Gomes
Campus Safety Supervisor

9401 Farwest Drive SW
Cascade Building, C-311
Voice: (253) 964-6751

Hours:
M-F: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Puyallup

Maureen Rickertsen
Campus Safety Supervisor

1601 39th Avenue SE
Gaspard Building, Room ADM 117
Voice: (253) 840-8481

Hours:
M-Th: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
F: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.