HEALTH AND SAFETY

Facts about dirty hands.
Did you know that:-
1) The number of germs on your finger tips doubles after you use the toilet.
2) Germs can stay alive on hands for up to three hours.
3) One germ can multiply to more than four million in just 8 hours.
4) Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands.

Further information may be obtained from the web site www.foodlink.org.uk

There is no substitute for a hot running water hand wash.
The most pleasant and effective method of ensuring hand hygiene is with the use of hot running water and soap. The use of 'wet-wipes' or alcholic rubs are only half the answer, so says a recent study from the University of North Carolina.

The British Medical Association, in their recent guide lines, are heavily in favour of hot water washing with liquid soap as the best method to achieve hygienically clean hands.

Cement based products
Anyone who uses cement (or anything containing cement, such as mortar, plaster and concrete) or is responsible for managing its use, should be aware that it presents a hazard to health.

If skin contact cannot be eliminated then control measures must be applied.
This means:- washing the skin with warm water and soap then drying thoroughly afterwards.

Washing bowls should be large enough to wash the forearms and have running warm water.

The above is taken from the HSE Information Sheet on cement No.26 (revision 2).
Web site: www.hse.gov.uk

For product and benefit information see the Hygienius^® HG230/3, Cascade Armwash CARM230, the TEALwash TW110 , the TEALwash TW230 and the HANDEMAN HM230.

Illustrated (right) is the CASCADE Armwash CARM230