The steps to proper hand washing... Hands should be washed using soap and warm, running water with hands being rubbed vigorously together during washing for at least 20 seconds. Pay special attention paid to the backs of the hands, wrists, between the fingers and under the fingernails. Hands should be rinsed well while leaving the water running. With the water running, hands should be dried with a single-use towel. Turn off the water using a paper towel, covering washed hands to prevent re-contamination.

Hands should be washed after the following activities: After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. After using the toilet. After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking. After handling soiled equipment or utensils. After food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks. After switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.