Author Archives: Phil

THIS is why you need to wash your hands “for at least 20 seconds”

Effective vigorous techniques take time, says report There has been a great deal of publicity [...]

Hand washing with soap and water call to nail technicians and beauticians

Sanitisers are not suitable on their own to ensure clean hands Ards and North Down [...]

Call to reduce reliance on sanitisers in the workplace and encourage hand washing

“Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England” warns the UK government Norovirus, the so-called “winter vomiting bug”, [...]

Preventing pathogen contamination during food preparation

Hand washing techniques discrepancies give cause for concern Effective hand hygiene considerations have been very [...]

Lack of hand washing sink availability an issue in West Indies

Why it’s important to focus on hand washing – with soap and water Seconds save [...]

Why soap and water hand washing will continue to be essential

Those “same old germs” will be back again… Effective soap and water hand washing has [...]

Call for handwashing with soap and water as E. coli O157 identified at historic working farm

It’s “necessary to prevent stomach bugs” says medical consultant Public health experts are taking immediate [...]

Hand washing guidance for close contact services

Why effective hand hygiene is essential for beauty providers Guidance to help close contact services [...]