Author Archives: Phil

Hand washing – why we sometimes need to start again

Washing needs to be done properly to be effective The key word is “proper” hand washing, [...]

How construction workers can guard against Weil’s disease – hand washing

How a threat for the construction industry can easily be averted Leptospira bacteria cause Weil’s disease, [...]

Hand washing essential when dealing with amphibians and reptiles

Supervise children while they wash their hands Salmonella bacteria can frequently be carried by reptiles [...]

Why caterers MUST have separate hand washing facilities – NCASS

Hand hygiene for street food and outside catering businesses There’s a clear message for anyone operating [...]

Hand wash with soap and water advises CDC

Important hygiene steps to avoid getting sick and spreading germs Hand washing must be effective to be [...]

Start hand washing habits before children start school says MD

Nurseries – put a portable basin where plumbing won’t reach TEAL Patents MD Manty Stanley [...]

Soap and water sees off antibacterial soap – permanently!

Antibacterial hand wash will “disappear from shelves within a year” The United States Food and [...]

1 in 4 pensioners have superbugs on hands after a hospital stay

Patient hand washing is crucial in care homes The importance of effective hand washing is again to [...]