Hand Washing Information

PROPER HANDWASHING

WHEN TO WASH YOUR HANDS

• After using the restroom
• After touching any soiled object or surface
• After coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose
• After cleaning, taking out garbage or putting away supplies
• After smoking, eating or drinking
• After touching or scratching any area of the body (ears, mouth, nose, hair, etc.)
• After handling raw food – particularly meat, poultry and foods served uncooked
• After handling dirty dishes and before handling clean dishes

HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS

• Using soap and warm water, lather and rub vigorously for 20 seconds (sing “Happy Birthday” twice)
• Wash your hands and the exposed portions of your arms, clean between your fingers and under your fingernails
• Rinse with clean, warm water
• Dry with a paper towel or an air blower
• Use a paper towel to turn off the water and open the restroom door