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Lesson 1 Handwashing

Microorganisms are everywhere and can cause sickness. Proper hand washing removes microorganisms and should be done before eating, after using the bathroom, after touching animals or garbage, and before and after caring for sick people. The hand washing procedure involves lathering soap for 20 seconds, rubbing all hand surfaces thoroughly, rinsing with water, and air drying instead of using towels which can harbor microorganisms. Hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol can kill microorganisms when hand washing is not available but cannot remove all types of microorganisms like hand washing can.

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Lesson 1 Handwashing

Microorganisms are everywhere and can cause sickness. Proper hand washing removes microorganisms and should be done before eating, after using the bathroom, after touching animals or garbage, and before and after caring for sick people. The hand washing procedure involves lathering soap for 20 seconds, rubbing all hand surfaces thoroughly, rinsing with water, and air drying instead of using towels which can harbor microorganisms. Hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol can kill microorganisms when hand washing is not available but cannot remove all types of microorganisms like hand washing can.

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Lesson 1

HAND WASHING
Microorganisms Exist Everywhere
Microorganisms such as bacteria and
viruses are microscopic organisms
that exist everywhere.

They cannot be seen with the naked


eye but can easily transfer from
objects and surfaces to people,
or from one person to another.
Microorganisms Can Cause Sickness
When to Wash Your Hands

before, during before eating after sneezing before and after


and after or coughing caring for a sick
preparing food person
When to Wash Your Hands

after using toilet after touching after touching after touching


money animals or garbage or dirty
animal waste dishes
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Apply soap and create a thick lather


for about 20 seconds.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rub your palms together while


intertwining your fingers.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rub the backs of your fingers and


fingertips against the opposite palm.
Do the same with the other hand.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Grasp one thumb and rub with a


rotating motion.
Do the same with the other thumb.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rub one palm against the back of the


other palm, and vice versa.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rinse your hands well


with running water.
Air Dry Your Hands

Microorganisms can also exist on cloth


towels, so after washing your hands it is
better to air dry them.
Hand Sanitizers
If you are not able to immediately wash
your hands with soap and water, you can
use hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol, which also helps to kill
microorganisms.

But remember, sanitizers cannot remove all


types of microorganisms. Handwashing is
still best if your hands are visibly dirty or
soiled.
How to Apply Hand Sanitizer
• Apply the product to the palm
of one hand.
• Rub your hands together.
• Rub the product all over the
surface of your hands and
fingers until your skin feels dry.

This should take about 20 seconds.


Hand Washing

Keep Good
Hygiene

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