How To Avoid Cross-Contamination
Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2008
by Amy Bauer R.D.H.
NewSolution LLC
HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS:
Before eating
After using the bathroom
After changing diapers
When caring for the sick
After touching PUBLIC doorknobs, handles, phones, gas pumps, bank machines etc
When handling meat
After gardening or working outdoors
Handling hotel TV remotes (proven to be very contaminated)
Handling sums of money ( bankers, fast-food workers etc..)
Don't cough or sneeze into your hands---------use the elbow!!!! In your home and workplace, use a disinfectant wipe on phones and doorknobs
OSHA states that handwashing is the most effective way to avoid germs.Start using handsfree soap and towel dispensers whenever washing your hands.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)This article is very helpful. I did not know some of these times when to wash my hands. It is great to know these things to help yourself maintain a healthy body.I'm glad that my article could be of service in helping you stay healthy
You'd think people would get that cleanliness is next to Godliness. Interesting article.
This article was very helpful. I know staying clean and healthy is my first priority. This article is wonderful; now I know when to wash my hands! Great job! I reallly enjoyed it!
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