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Karalee Kindergarten & Early Years Learning

Hand Washing Policy

Hand Washing Procedure with Water

Wet hands with running water
Apply soap to both hands.
Lather soap and rub hands for at least 20 seconds, including palm to palm, back of hands, in between fingers and back of fingers, around thumbs and tips of fingers.
Rinse hands with water.
Dry hands thoroughly with paper towel.
Your hands are clean.

How to Clean hands with Hand Rub

Only use a hand rub if your hands are not visibly dirty.
Apply the amount of hand rub recommended by the manufacturer to palms of dry hands.
Rub hands together, making sure you cover in between fingers, around thumbs and under nails.
Rub until hands are dry – this will take 5-15 seconds.

If you have visible dirt, grease or food on your hands, it is preferable to wash your hands with soap and water, rather than use a hand rub. However, even if your hands are visibly dirty, using a hand rub is better than not cleaning your hands at all.

Hand rubs are safe to use as directed, but children may be at risk if they eat or drink the hand cleanser or splash it into their eyes or mouth. Hand rubs should be kept well out of reach of children and only used with adult supervision.

It is important to remember that soap and water are the best option when your hands are visibly dirty.

Updated June 2024

Due for review June 2025

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