Infection Control for Instruments
A free eBook for professionals, students, and all players alike.
Eastman Music Company proudly presents “Infection Control for Instruments (ICI),” a free eBook by ShelB Rindahl - with contributions by Laurel Partin and Christina Colston - about what germs are, how they get around, and how to protect yourself and those in your care, not only from one germ today, but from many germs, always. ICI starts at the very beginning and ventures deep into professional concerns, offering real support to individual players and to instrument handlers at all levels. This valuable resource is the first of its kind and free for everyone, for the benefit of the entire music community.
Below, please find a printable copy of the eBook and supportive documents to help you and others improve player wellness.
Learn about Personal and Instrumental Hygiene (PIH) for players, and sensible, defensible microbe management for professional instrument handlers to improve player wellness.
Infection Control for Instruments eBook
Guides, Quizzes, and Tables
Below are the same useful guides, quizzes, and tables found in the eBook included here as standalone, printer-friendly documents for your convenience and easy reference.
Personal Hygiene (PH)
This starter guide refers to the care of the person’s self, spaces, and stuff. It begins with the care of their own body, clothing, and the more immediate possessions they carry, like keys, bags, and instruments.
Instrumental Hygiene (IH)
This starter guide addresses the cleanliness of gear and all the personal and professional habits that help players interact with their instruments in healthy ways.
In Terms of Hand Hygiene
Learn here about hand hygiene, which refers to all sanitary methods for hands.
The Best Services, Actions, and Order
This guide includes definitions of Cleaning and Disinfection (C&D) Options in Action, and examples of germicidal methods to employ after a cleaning.
Test and Apply Your Knowledge
Apply what you and your students or customers have learned from ICI here!
TRIP Table
The Table of Relevant Instrumental Pathogens (TRIP) offers a snapshot of germs likely to matter most and how long they might last.
Poster and Flyer
If you are a teacher, the owner of a music store, or a repair technician, use the flyer or poster below to display for your staff or class to promote safe instrument hygiene.