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Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner
Senior Director, GBAC
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner is the senior director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a division of ISSA. He manages the Making Safer Choices Program. As an infection prevention expert and consultant, he works to develop protocols and education for the global cleaning industry, empowering facilities, businesses, and cleaning professionals to create safe environments.
Articles by Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner
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Infection Control
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Health and Safety
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Health and Safety
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Training
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