Other Than the Obvious of have the hands clean and free of contaminants, bacteria, virus and fungus it is also to protect us from others and vice versa. If our hands are dirty or carry bacteria, our health and the health of others can be affected.

The World Health Organization (Better known as WHO) recommend performing hand hygiene BEFORE and AFTER the use of gloves, especially in food processing facilities and health care workers. Also is recommended when the use of any chemical, organic or inorganic is present.

Combining the use of sanitizers with drying hands using paper towels and periodically disinfecting surfaces has proven to reduce absenteeism in the workplace. As The Journal of Occupational Medicine states, “a comprehensive hand hygiene program significantly reduces health care claims and increases workplace satisfaction”. (Impact of a Comprehensive Workplace Hand Hygiene Program on Employer Health Care Insurance Claims and Costs, Absenteeism, and Employee Perceptions and Practices – PubMed (nih.gov)