Hand Washing and Bacteria for Cafeterias

Health experts say washing one's hands reduces the chance harmful organisms and diseases are transferred from person to person. While this advice seems self-explanatory, those same experts state many people do not follow it. Infections and illness-causing bacteria can be transmitted by coming into contact with someone's unclean hands, either directly, such as through a handshake, or indirectly, such as contact with a contaminated surface. While the likelihood of transmission is reduced by the simple act of washing one's hands, it is also important how those hands are washed. This online video training demonstrates proper hand washing techniques, as well as why it is so important to keep proper sanitary practices.

Sanitary practices go beyond washing one's hands; bacteria can grow on a number of surfaces including hair, aprons, and cutting boards. Because bacteria can reproduce every 20 minutes, even brief contact with a contaminated surface can expose you to massive amounts of potentially harmful bacteria. This Video On Demand lesson instructs you on how to cleanse these dirty surfaces, which leads to a more sanitary work environment. Utilize this information and keep your cafeteria or restaurant clean and healthy for employees and customers alike.

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Anyone working in a cafeteria or other food service facility

• Introduction
• Bacteria
• Demonstration 1: Hand Washing and Bacteria Growth
• Demonstration 2: Sanitizing Agents
• Hair
• Aprons
• Cutting Boards
• Pests
• Other Bacteria
• Basic Guidelines