Lesson 1

HAND WASHING
Microorganisms Exist Everywhere
Microorganisms such as bacteria and
viruses are microscopic organisms
that exist everywhere.

They cannot be seen with the naked

eye but can easily transfer from
objects and surfaces to people,
or from one person to another.
Microorganisms Can Cause Sickness
 When to Wash Your Hands

Before, during Before eating After Before and after

and after sneezing or caring for
preparing food coughing a sick person
 When to Wash Your Hands

After using toilet After After After touching

touching touching garbage or
money animals or dirty dishes
animal waste
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Apply soap and create a thick lather

for about 20 seconds.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rub your palms together while

intertwining your fingers.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rub the backs of your fingers and

fingertips against the opposite palm.
Do the same with the other hand.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Grasp one thumb and rub with

a rotating motion.
Do the same with the other thumb.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rub one palm against the back of the

other palm, and vice versa.
Proper Handwashing Procedure

Rinse your hands well

with running water.
Air Dry Your Hands

Microorganisms can also exist

on cloth towels,
so after washing your hands
it is better to air dry them.
Hand Sanitizers
If you are not able to immediately wash
your hands with soap and water, you can
use hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol, which also helps to kill
microorganisms.

But remember, sanitizers cannot remove all

types of microorganisms. Handwashing is
still best if your hands are visibly dirty or
soiled.
How to Apply Hand Sanitizer
• Apply the product to the palm of one
hand.
• Rub your hands together.
• Rub the product all over the surface of
your hands and fingers until your skin
feels dry.

This should take about 20 seconds.

What can you do to minimize microorganisms on your hands?

Use a hand sanitizer that contains at

least 60% alcohol to kill
microorganisms. By looking at the
product label, you will see how much
alcohol the product contains.

But remember, sanitizers cannot

remove all types of microorganisms
and is not as effective as soap and
water, especially if your hands are
visibly dirty or soiled.
Hand Washing

Keep Good
Hygiene