November 24, 2006 | Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer | print this article

The "Germiest" Jobs

Now that the paranoid in our offices are preparing to avoid colds this winter, this survey of the dirtiest jobs should be of interest.  No, it's not the list from the television show we hear about.  This list is apparently from a survey of germs sponsored by the Clorox Company.  And since it's the Friday after Thanksgiving and time for some lighter fare, this should keep you looking for the Purell.  From most germiest to least, here is the list, going from careers with the most to least germs on workspace surfaces:

1. Teacher
2. Accountant
3. Banker
4. Radio DJ
5. Doctor
6. Television producer
7. Consultant
8. Publicist
9. Lawyer

And where do all of those germs hang out?   Phones, desks, computer keyboards, and computer "mice."

Thanks to Whatnot at Work for making us want to go wash our hands.