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The Importance of Hand Washing
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the spread of foodborne illnesses is to wash your hands. In fact,
the Food Code requires that all food employees keep their hands and
exposed portions of their arms clean. By frequently washing your
hands, you wash away germs that you have picked up from other people or
from contaminated surfaces, and prevent the spread of diseases. When Should You Wash Your Hands?
You should wash your hands often. Probably more often than you do
now because you can't see germs with the naked eye or smell them, so you
do not really know where they are hiding. Food employees should
always wash their hands:
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After using the restroom;
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After touching bare human body parts other than clean
hands and clean exposed portions of arms;
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After caring for or handling support animals or
aquatic animals such as fish in aquariums, shellfish or crustacea in
display cases;
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After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or
disposable tissue; using tobacco, eating or drinking;
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After handling soiled equipment or utensils;
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During food preparation, as often as necessary to
remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when
changing tasks;
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When switching between working with raw food and
working with ready-to-eat food; and
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After engaging in other activities that contaminate
hands, such as clearing tables, handling dirty dishes or taking out the
trash.
What is the Correct Way to Wash Your Hands?
It is estimated that one out of three people do not regularly wash their
hands, even after using the restroom. The following four steps will
help you make sure your hands are properly washed:
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Wet your hands under warm, running water and apply a
liquid, powder or bar soap.
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Rub your hands vigorously together and scrub all
surfaces. Clean under fingernails and between fingers.
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Continue scrubbing for 20 seconds or about the length
of a little tune, like "Happy Birthday to You." It is the soap
combined with the scrubbing action that helps dislodge and remove dirt
and germs.
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Rinse thoroughly under running water and dry your
hands using an appropriate method, i.e., individual disposable towels; a
continuous towel system that supplies the user clean towels; or a
heated-air device.
Disease Prevention
The Dirty Dozen -- The 12 Most Common Infectious Diseases Preventable By Effective Hand
Washing
La Docena Sucia -- Puedes Prevenir Las Doce Enfermedades Infecciosas Más
Comunes Si Te Wavas Bien Las Manos
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Signs
Employee Hand Washing
Lavado de Manos del Personal
Sink for Hand Washing Only
Lavabo Para el Lavado de las Manos
Illustrated Instruction Sheets
When to Wash Your Hands
Cuándo Lavarse Las Manos
The Well Stocked Handsink
La Estacion De Lavado Bien Surtida |
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