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

Yuck! The 9 Germiest Surfaces in Your Michigan Workplace
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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.

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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.

Yuck! The 9 Germiest Surfaces in Your Workplace

While you may think your daily routine keeps you free of germs, think again. Your workplace is riddled with bacterial nesting grounds, and you come in contact with most of them multiple times per day. According to the Huffington Post and The Facilities Group, here's a look at the 9 germiest surfaces in your workplace.

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The 100 Dirtiest Cities in America

To determine which city is our nation's filthiest, LawnStarter.com compared America's largest metros in four categories: pollution, infrastructure, living conditions, and consumer satisfaction. Grab the hand sanitizer and some gloves as we countdown the 100 Dirtiest Cities in America.

Gallery Credit: Scott Clow

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