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Learn why washing your hands is crucial in preventing foodborne illnesses! Discover proper handwashing techniques, when to wash your hands, and why personal hygiene matters in reducing health risks. Protect yourself and others by adopting good hand hygiene practices today.
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Wash Your Hands! • Foodborne illnesses spread with poor hand hygiene • YOU can reduce your risk
Of the U.S. foodborne illness outbreaks over a 5 year period, 1435 contributing factors were identified and poor personal hygiene accounting for over a third of these contributing factors.
Only 58% of females and 48% of males washed their hands after using the bathroom!
Right handed? Your left hand may be cleaner! Missed a spot?
Wet hands with running water and apply soap. Lather well. • Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 20 seconds. • Scrub all surfaces (backs of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails) • Rinse well. • Dry hands with a clean or disposable towel. • Use a towel to turn off the faucet.
When to Wash? After • Using the Restroom • Handling raw food (before and after) • Touching the hair, face, or body • Sneezing or coughing • Smoking, eating or drinking • Handling chemicals • Taking out garbage or trash • Clearing Tables • Touching clothing or aprons • Touching un-sanitized work surfaces, or wash cloths • Touching money Basically, anytime you touch something that’s dirty!
