What should you do if your hands touch the sink while you are washing your hands?
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Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu. Watch this video to find out the best way to wash your hands. Media last reviewed: 30 March 2020 You should wash your
hands for the amount of time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice (around 20 seconds):  If you do not have immediate access to soap and water then use alcohol-based handrub if available. When should you wash your hands?You should wash your hands:
Washing your hands properly removes dirt, viruses and bacteria to stop them spreading to other people and objects, which can spread illnesses such as food poisoning, flu or diarrhoea. It can help stop people picking up infections and spreading them to others. It can also help stop spreading infections when you're visiting someone in hospital or another healthcare setting. Page last reviewed: 18 October 2019 Why should you stand slightly away from the sink when washing your hands?2. Stand in front of the sink, keeping the hands and clothing away from the sink surfaces. Rationale: Sink surfaces may be contaminated; contact with surfaces may transfer contaminates to skin or clothing. If the hands touch the sink during handwashing, repeat handwashing.
What happens if you wash your hands with contaminated water?Your hands can get germs on them if you place them in water that looks dirty, is contaminated (for example, during an emergency), or has germs in it from previous use, such as a basin with water used for bathing.
What are the rules for hand washing?Handwashing. Wet hands with water.. Apply enough soap to cover the front and back of your hands and in between your fingers.. Rub hands together and scrub the front and back of your hands and in between your fingers.. Wash the front and back of your hands, in between your fingers, and under your nails.. What parts of hands get missed when washing?Areas frequently missed include the tips of the fingers, palms of your hands and thumbs.
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