Wash hands:

  • Before starting work.
  • Before putting on or changing gloves.
  • After using the toilet.
  • After sneezing, coughing, or using a handkerchief or tissue.
  • After touching hair, face, or body.
  • After smoking, eating, drinking, or chewing gum or tobacco.
  • After any clean up activity such as sweeping, mopping, or wiping counters.
  • After touching dirty equipment.
  • After handling trash.
  • After handling money.
  • After any time the hands may become contaminated.

  • Follow proper hand washing procedures as indicated below:

  • Wet hands and forearms with clean water and apply soap.
  • Scrub lathered hands and forearms, under fingernails, and between fingers for at least 20 seconds. Rinse thoroughly under clean running water for 5-10 seconds.
  • Dry hands and forearms thoroughly with single-use paper towels.
  • Turn off water using paper towels.
  • Use paper towel to open door when exiting the restroom.

  • Follow FDA recommendations when using hand sanitizers as follows:

  • Use hand sanitizers only after hands have been properly washed and dried.
  • Use hand sanitizers in the manner specified by the manufacturer.