Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. This helps prevent infections because people frequently touch their eyes, nose and mouth without even realizing it. Germs can get into your body through your eyes, nose and mouth and make you sick.This training is designed to provide employees with step-by-step instructions on how to properly wash their hands to remove dirt, grease, germs, and microbes.

• Describe the type of water to use when washing and rinsing your hands.
• Identify how long you need to scrub your hands with soap and water.
• List two ways you can effectively dry your hands without risking recontamination.

Introduction

• Introduction
• What you’ll Learn

Properly Wash Your Hands

• Wet Hands
• Lather with Soap
• Rinse
• Dry Hands
• Hand Sanitizer

Conclusion

• Summary

Approximately 5 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.