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Hands and Arms Clean
YOU must keep their hands and exposed portions of their arms clean. How to wash hands (should take at least 20
seconds):
1. Wet hands and arms. Use 3. Scrub hands and arms
running water as hot as you vigorously. Scrub them for
can comfortably stand. It at least 20 seconds. Clean
should be at least 38 C (100 F). under fingernails and
°
°
2. Apply soap. Apply between fingers.
enough to build up a
good lather.
4. Rinse hands and arms 5. Dry hands and arms. Use a single-use
thoroughly. Use running paper towel. Use the paper towel to turn
warm water. off the faucet and open the restroom
door.
