How to Properly Wash Your Hands

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.

Course Overview

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.

Course Topics

  • Introduction
    • Introduction
    • What you'll Learn
  • Properly Wash Your Hands
    • Wet Hands
    • Lather with Soap
    • Rinse
    • Dry Hands
    • Hand Sanitizer
  • Conclusion
    • Summary