Directions:

1. Wet hands and arms. Use running water as hot as you can comfortably stand. It should be a least 100˚F.
2. Apply soap. Apply enough to build up a good lather.
3. Scrub hands and arms vigorously. Scrub them for 10 to 15 seconds. Clean under fingernails and between fingers.
4. Rinse hands and arms thoroughly. Use running water.
5. Dry hands and arms. Use a single-use paper towel or a warm-air hand dryer.
6. Use a paper towel to turn off faucet or to open the door if you’re leaving the restroom.
7. Hand antiseptics or sanitizes should not be used in place of hand washing.

When to Wash Hands:

• After using a restroom
• Before and after handling raw meat, poultry, and fish
• Touching hair, face, or body
• Sneezing, coughing, smoking, or chewing gum or tobacco
• Clearing tables or busing dirty dishes
• Touching clothing or aprons
• Handling money
• Touching contaminated surfaces, equipment, or towels
• Before wearing or when changing gloves