Not
so many years ago, good health and good hygienic practices went
hand-in-hand. Everyone was aware that by practicing good hygiene you
were protecting your health and that of others. Before eating or
when coming in from playing outside, or parents or teachers would
ask, "Did you wash your hands?"
Even
in today's culture of great medical cures and high-tech treatments,
that question is still significant. Hand-washing remains one of the
most simple methods of preventing many infectious illnesses.
Hand-washing
helps prevent lead poisoning in children
How
To Wash
Use soap
and warm running water
Wash
vigorously for 20 seconds
Wash all
surfaces, including:
wrists
backs of hands
between the fingers
finger nails
Rinse well
Dry hands
with a paper towel
Use paper
towel to turn off water
When
To Wash?
Going to the
toilet
Coughing/sneezing
or using a tissue
Eating,
drinking, smoking, or taking a break
Touching
cuts, burns, or infected areas on the skin
Handling
dirty kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes or soiled work
surfaces
Handling raw
meat and poultry
Hands
should be washed before: Handling
ready-to-eat foods, such as:
breads
deli meats
cheese
fruits
vegetables
Eating
Infectious
Diseases Preventable
by Effective Hand Washing
