Happy Birthday or the "ABCs" to make sure you wash for the right amount of time.
Rinse your hands well under the running water.Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry.Turn off faucets with towel.Other tips:- If you use soap bars, allow them to drain on a rack or use small bars and replace often.
- If you do not have soap and water, use a hand sanitizer.
- Remember hand sanitizers do not kill all germs, so try to use soap and water.
How to use a hand sanitizer: ‚
- Apply the product to the palm of one hand.
- Rub your hands together.
- Rub the product over all your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
- Be sure to rub sanitizer on the backs of your hands, between your fingers, around your nails, and on your wrists.
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Helpful tips
- Cover cuts with bandages.
- Clean your nails more often if nail polish is chipped or the nails are fake.
- Keep your hands away from your nose, eyes, and mouth.
Where can I learn more?
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety ‚
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/washing_hands.html ‚
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚
http://www.cdc.gov/features/handwashing/ ‚
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