Handwashing

Handwashing Facts


We have between 2 and 10 million bacteria between fingertip and elbow

Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands

The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after you use the toilet
Germs can stay alive on hands for up to three hours
Millions of germs hide under watches and bracelets and there could be as many germs under your ring as there are people in Europe.

When to Wash

Wash Your Hands

Before
Eating or preparing food

Caring for someone sick

After
Using the bathroom

Caring for someone sick

Blowing your nose

Coughing or sneezing

Touching garbage

Handling raw meat

Touching an animal

A proper hand washing takes about 15 seconds, about the amount of time it takes to sing the "Alphabet Song" or “Happy Birthday to You.”




Good hand washing can be accomplished in five simple steps:

Wet hands with water

Apply hand wash (soap)

Lather and wash for AT LEAST 15 seconds

Rinse both sides of hands with water

Dry hands and shut off faucet with towel

Why Wash Your Hands


You commonly have between 2 and 10 million bacteria between fingertips and elbow.


The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after you use the toilet.


Germs can stay alive on hands for up to 3 hours.


Milllions of germs hide under watches, bracelets and rings.


Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands.

Watch Bharat Scout & Guide movie on Handwashing

Link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdz9D5aeK00