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Workplace Hygiene Policy
Use Hand Sanitizer When You Can’t Use Soap and Water
You can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap
and water are not available.
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most
situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at
least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.
Sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in many situations.
However,
Sanitizers do not get rid of all types of germs.
Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.
Hand sanitizers might not remove harmful chemicals from hands like pesticides and
heavy metals.
How to use hand sanitizer
Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct
amount).
Rub your hands together.
Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
This should take around 20 seconds.
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