Why Hand Washing is Important?
Did your mom always tell you to wash your hands before dinner? She may have known that hand washing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of bacteria. Most foodborne illnesses are caused by a lack of hand washing. You can contaminate food if you have dirty hands, or you can get sick if you touch infected food or a contaminated area and then touch your month or face. So one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses is to wash your hands. Here's how to do it correctly:
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When should you wash your hands? You should wash your hands -
- After handling raw food, nonfood items, garbage or money or touching any unclean surface.
- After using the restroom
- Between breaks and before entering work areas.
- After eating or drinking.
- After touching your hair, using tissue or wiping your hands on an apron or towel.
- Before putting on food service gloves.
You can Beat Foodborne Illness
Remember that the quickest way to spread bacteria is from your hands. If you wash your hands when you are supposed to and avoid touching anything that could contaminate your hands once they are clean, you have got a good chance of beating foodborne illnesses in your workplace.
Remember that the quickest way to spread bacteria is from your hands. If you wash your hands when you are supposed to and avoid touching anything that could contaminate your hands once they are clean, you have got a good chance of beating foodborne illnesses in your workplace.