What is the appropriate hand washing procedure?

Answer 1

1) Firstly wet your hands. This stops the detergent running don the sink, and dilutes the detergent a little to stop your hands becoming dry.

2) Apply Soap (not too much)

3) Rub your hands Palm to Palm

4) Rub the back of each hand with the palm of the other hand with your fingers interlaced.

5) Rub your hands Palm to Palm again this time with your fingers interlaced.

6) Rub the backs of your fingers on the opposite palm with your fingers interlaced

7) Rub each thumb clasped in the opposite hand and use a rotating motion.

8) Rub the tips of your fingers on the opposite Palm

9) Rub each wrist in a rotation motion

10) Rinse your hands well under warm running water

11) Dry thoroughly with a clean towel.

Answer 2

It depends if you work in a restaurant or not. Especially if you work in fast food, the correct procedure is to wipe your hands on your shirt a few times. For everyone else, get your hands nice and wet, then apply some soap. Next, rub your hands together palm to palm, fingers interlaced, in the crease of your thumb and the backs of the hand for at least a good 20 seconds. Then rinse and dry, and you're ready to do just about anything! Do this at least a few times a day, plus before and after meals, and it will help reduce the spread of colds and sickness.

Answer 3

t's generally best to wash your hands with soap and water. Follow these simple steps:

• Wet your hands with running water.
• Apply liquid, bar or powder soap.
• Lather well.
• Rub your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Remember to scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.
• Rinse well.
• Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel or air dryer.
• If possible, use your towel to turn off the faucet.

Keep in mind that antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap. Using antibacterial soap may even lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the product's antimicrobial agents - making it harder to kill these germs in the future.Alcohol-based hand sanitizers - which don't require water - are an excellent alternative to soap and water. If you choose to use a commercially prepared hand sanitizer, make sure the product contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Then follow these simple steps:

• Apply enough of the product to the palm of your hand to wet your hands completely.
• Rub your hands together, covering all surfaces, for up to 25 seconds or until they're dry.

If your hands are visibly dirty, however, wash with soap and water. Antimicrobial wipes or towelettes are another option, although they're not as effective as alcohol-based sanitizers.

Kids need clean hands, tooHelp your children stay healthy by encouraging them to wash their hands properly and frequently. Wash your hands with your children to show them how it's done. To prevent rushing, suggest washing their hands for as long as it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice. You might place hand-washing reminders at children's eye level, such as a chart by the bathroom sink for children to mark every time they wash their hands. If your children can't reach the sink on their own, keep a stepstool handy.

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are OK for children and adolescents, too, especially when soap and water isn't available. Make sure the sanitizer completely dries before your child touches anything. Store the container safely away after use.

Hand washing is especially important for children in child care settings. Young children cared for in groups outside the home are at greater risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, which can easily spread to family members and other contacts. Be sure your child care provider promotes frequent hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Ask whether the children are required to wash their hands several times a day - not just before meals. Note, too, whether diapering areas are cleaned after each use and whether eating and diapering areas are well separated.

A simple way to stay healthyHand washing doesn't take much time or effort, but it offers great rewards in terms of preventing illness. Adopting this simple habit can play a major role in protecting your health

Answer 4

Make sure you have plenty of soap. Wet your hands; apply the soap; and scrub your hands, cuticles, and clean out underneath your fingernails for at least 30 seconds. Then rinse off. You should have eliminated most of the harmful germs from your hands.

It's good practice to do this several times a day.

Answer 5

One of the important principles of hand washing is to rid germs off of the things you touch. Washing your hands will also keep you healthy.