Tools to help improve hand hygiene and surface cleaning

This pandemic is a global crisis, and it is critical that healthcare facilities have priority when it comes to the supply of hand sanitisers. But, as long as you have access to water and soap, handwashing is the preferred option for you to keep yourself healthy and your hands clean.

Handwashing vs hand sanitiser

Keeping your hands clean is the easiest way to reduce the risk of contagion, for your own and for others’ sake. In general, both regular handwashing and the use of hand sanitiser, when done correctly, are highly effective at killing most microbes and pathogens. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare segment is globally suffering from a lack of supply of hand sanitisers.

Hand hygiene is one of the best tools we have to prevent the spread of infection. Watch the video to hear Carolyn Berland, PhD, share five tips on how to properly wash your hands in order to protect you and people you care about.

How to reduce risk of infection

Even though COVID-19 is a new virus, it has been confirmed that the virus enters your body via your eyes, nose and/or mouth, so to reduce the risk of getting infected:

Avoid touching your face

Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, keeping the germs away from the eyes, nose and mouth through which you can get infected.

Cough into your elbow

Make sure to cover your nose and mouth if you cough or sneeze. Use a paper hand towel, a tissue or sneeze into your sleeve/elbow. This will reduce the risk of spreading the disease.

Conduct proper hand hygiene

Wash your hands often using warm water and soap, and dry them on a clean towel. You can also use hand sanitiser, however, keep in mind that the healthcare segment is currently in short supply.

Practice social distancing

The success of social distancing requires that people maintain social contact with friends, family and colleagues from a distance. Internet-based communications are therefore a key tool for ensuring a successful social distancing strategy.

Create your own or download ready-made posters

Hand Hygiene Posters

Create your own personalized posters for your Healthcare facility with our easy-to-use layout tool.

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Handwashing poster

40-60 seconds handwashing procedure.

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Sanitising poster

30 seconds hand rub using ABHR.

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Hygiene and Health Report

Personal Well-being – Key to Public Progress.

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Download your Tork Safe at Work toolkits

Different businesses have different hygiene needs. Download your Safe at Work toolkits below that can help support your business in creating a safer working environment for your employees.