Section 6,
Lesson 1
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Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing Copy
Ozlem (she/her) Community Manager July 29, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping hands clean is especially important to prevent the virus from spreading. As a business owner, you must require regular handwashing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. In this lesson, we will go over best practices and recommendations.Â
Pro tip: Employees should always wash hands when they are visibly soiled and after removing any PPE.
Effective handwashing:Â
In this practical demonstration, Pamela Isom will show you examples of effective and ineffective handwashing.Â
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Effective hand sanitizing:
In this next video, you will find tips on hand sanitizing and how to use hand sanitizer to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Key takeaways:
- When you wash your hands, make sure to put soap on the back of your hand as well as the palms.Â
- Rub vigorously before putting your hands under water, so soap does not slide down the drain.Â
- Rubbing the soap will help break down the virus. and Do this for 15–20 seconds.Â
- Wash your hands under the water for another 15–20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
