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Environmental and Workplace Health

Proper Handwashing

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Wetting hands
1. Wet hands
Using liguid soap
2. Use liquid soap
 
Lathering and rubbing hands
3. Lather, rub and count to 20
Rinsing hands
4. Rinse
 
Drying hands
5. Towel or air dry hands
Turn off taps
6. Turn off taps with towel or your sleeve

Adapted with permission from Ottawa Public Health, City of Ottawa.