Handwashing and Illness Prevention in the Workplace Courses

In this Handwashing and Illness Prevention in the Workplace course, students will learn how to stop the spread of disease through proper handwashing as recommended by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This safety course is appropriate for all levels of personnel in any industry.

Handwashing is one of the frontline defenses against the spread of infectious disease; however, many people do not wash their hands properly. This course covers the importance of handwashing, as well as proper techniques for both handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer.

This safety course is approximately 15 minutes in length, making it an ideal choice for quickly training staff on this workplace safety topic.

Topics to be Covered:

• Handwashing and Illness Prevention
• Identifying Handwashing Situations
• Five Steps for Proper Handwashing (CDC)
• Proper Use of Hand Sanitizer