poster illustrating the handwashing procedure
Production date
2004
Description
Medium poster illustrating the handwashing procedure: 'Each step consisting of five strokes backwards and forwards. 1 Palm to palm. 2 Right palm to back of left hand and left palm to back of right palm. 3 In-between fingers of both hands. 4 Backs of fingers to opposite palms and the other way round. 5 Rub right thumb in left palm and left thumb in right palm. 6 Rub clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and the other way round. Wet hands under running water. Place soap into a cupped hand. Handwash for 10-15 seconds covering all areas of the hands, without adding more water. Rinse hands thoroughly under running water. Dry hands thoroughly with a disposable paper towel.' Ref. 1871.
Collection Type
Objects
Media/Materials
Catalogue Number
2497/1
Associated Person and Role
British Red Cross Society