hand washing

Question 1

what are some benefits to washing your hands?

Question 2

what are some illnesses which could be caused by poor hand washing habits?

Question 3

step one to washing your hands

Answer 3

roll up sleeves and remove all wrist accessories.

Question 4

step two to washing your hands

Answer 4

wet hands with warm water.

Question 5

step three to washing your hands

Answer 5

apply enough soap to cover your hands. 0.7ml is the lowest recommended amount.

Question 6

hand washing step four

Answer 6

vigorously rub soap all over your palms, backs of hands, fingertips, fingers, thumbs, and wrists.

Question 7

step five to hand washing

Answer 7

rinse under warm water.

Question 8

hand washing step six

Answer 8

pat dry.

Question 9

step seven to hand washing

Answer 9

use cloth / paper towel to turn off tap if necessary.

Question 10

in which situations is it suitable to wash your hands? (7)

Answer 10

when hands are visibly soiled
after using the washroom (includes changing diapers)
after blowing your nose or after sneezing in your hands
before and after eating, handling food, drinking or smoking
after touching raw meat, poultry, or fish
after handling garbage
visiting or caring for sick people handling pets, animals or animal waste

Question 11

when is it suitable to use hand sanitizer?

Answer 11

when there is no soap or water available
disinfecting is the main objective

Question 12

when shouldn’t you apply hand sanitizer?

Answer 12

when the hands are heavily contaminated with dirt, blood, or other organic materials.