1. Hand Washing: Prevents diseases

2. -- US Centers for Disease Control
Hand Washing
“Hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection“
-- US Centers for Disease Control

3. Why people don’t wash their hands
Skin irritation
Inaccessible hand washing facilities
Too busy
Working in high-risk areas
Lack of hand hygiene promotion
Lack of role model

4. Successful Promotion 
Employee Education
Routine observation & feedback
Engineering controls
Location of hand basins
Possible, easy & convenient
Reminders in the workplace
Promote and facilitate skin care
Administrative sanctions ??

5. When to Wash Your Hands After blowing/wiping the nose
After being around a sick person
After any cleaning session
After going to the toilet
Prior to eating meals or snacks
Whenever hands are soiled

6. Correct Hand Washing Procedure
1. Adjust water to a comfortable level and wet hands. Dispense a small amount of soap into the palms of the hands creating a lather.

7. Correct Hand Washing Procedure
2. Using as much friction as needed, thoroughly clean all surfaces of hands including between the fingers.

8. Correct Hand Washing Procedure
3. Pay attention to the nails and nail beds by rubbing the nails of one hand across the palm of the other, creating enough friction  to clean underneath the nails.

9. Correct Hand Washing Procedure
4. Rinse the hands under running water, being sure to hold the hands in a downward position.

10. Correct Hand Washing Procedure
5. Use paper towels or warm air blower to thoroughly dry the hands.

11. Correct Hand Washing Procedure
6. Using the same paper towel, turn off the water supply.

12. Parts of the hand frequently missed during washing

13. Hand washing is the simplest and the most important measure in preventing the spread of infections.
It is important that you understand it and play your part in maintaining a healthy environment at home and at work.