Romco e-Catalogue 2019

29 Personal Care Hand washing is like the “do-it-yourself” vaccine. Proper hand washing is not only hygienic, but it is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in all settings – from the workplace and home to childcare facilities and hospitals, and will help you stay healthy. You carry millions of microbes on your hands. While most of them are harmless, you do attract some that can cause illnesses, such as colds, flu, and diarrhea. Germs can be spread by simple person to person contact or by touching a contaminated surface or object and then touching your face. Hand washing can greatly reduce the chance of spreading or getting germs. The mechanical action of scrubbing loosens up the dirt and microbes on our hands and the soap picks them up and binds to them so that the water can wash them away. The use of gloves is not a substitute for hand washing. How to: • Remove any rings or other jewelry. • Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. • Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the back of your hands, between your fingers, forearms and under your nails • Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” or “A, B, C” song twice from beginning to end. • Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. • Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. Most often missed Often missed Less often missed