HAND WASHING IS KEY TO SAFETY !!

It takes at least fifteen seconds to wash your hands properly – this is about how long it takes to sing ‘Happy Birthday to You’ twice through!

Did you know that on each square centimeter of your skin, there are about 1500 bacteria?Then again, with proper hand hygiene you may eliminate nearly half of these bacteria and reduce cases of foodborne illness (food poisoning) that might affect you and your family.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT ??

Hand washing is an important hygienic habit to stay hale and hearty. It not only helps in preventing germs and bacteria, but also helps in maintaining a good healthy life free from disease
The most important reason of hand washing is to prevent getting infected with dangerous aliments. People who don’t wash their hands regularly are at the higher risk of getting infected with diseases like cold or flu. Eating without washing the hands often causes gastrointestinal troubles and diarrhea, which can spread within the familyIt is important to take your time when you wash your hands. Use water and soap and make sure that you dry them well

BEFORE	AFTER
Caring for babies	Changing diapers
Handling foods such as washing fruits and vegetables	Handling raw meat/poultry or unwashed fruits or vegetables
Cooking	Getting visible soil on your hands
Eating	Going to the toilet
Giving medications	Playing with pets
Putting contacts in eyes	Coughing or sneezing
	Smoking, eating or drinking
	Coming back home from work or outsid