Environmental Health Handwashing Teaching Pack

TEACHING QUALITY HANDWASHING TO CHILDREN USING UV LIGHT BOXES

THE UV LIGHT BOX

WHY WASH YOUR HANDS

Careful handwashing is one of the best ways to stop germs from spreading. Here are some ways to share the message: Ask the children to list all the things that they do with their hands: clap, paint, dig in the garden, stroke pets, carry food to their mouth etc. Hands are very busy and must be washed with soap and water to stop germs spreading Use a magnifying glass so they can look at their hands. Remind them that dirt and germs can hide in the lines, cracks and wrinkles. They might see the dirt but they wont see germs they are too small. Some germs can stay alive on our hands for up to three hours and in that time they can be spread to all the things we touch including food and other people. Talk about when we should wash our hands throughout the day. The children could make a list or do some artwork for display in the classroom: Important times to wash your hands are: Before Preparing food Eating After Going to the toilet Coughing or sneezing especially if you are ill Handling or stroking pets and other animals Touching rubbish or bins Gardening even if you wear gloves

Handwashing Lesson Preparation Familiarise yourself with the Best Practice handwashing technique. i.e. using soap and water with singing Happy Birthday to You through twice as a guide for timing Ensure there are good handwashing facilities available for the children warm water, soap and hand drying. Familiarise yourself with the use of the Handwashing Cabinet. This helps children see how easy it is to leave bacteria on their hands as the lotion glows under UV light and so highlights areas missed with a poor handwashing technique. For resources, ideas for lesson plans, curriculum links and details of useful websites see following sections.

Handwashing Teaching Pack

HANDWASHING TECHNIQUE
We all think we know how to wash our hands but many of us dont do it properly. Its all about good technique and time. Simply rinsing your hands in cold water is not effective - always use warm water and soap. Also, germs spread much faster from wet hands and so it is important to dry your hands after washing them.

First wet your hands and then apply the soap. Rub hands palm to palm Wash the back of each hand In between the fingers rub hands together with fingers interlaced. Backs of the fingers - rub fingers of your left hand in the palm of your right hand, and vice versa Thumbs - rotate each thumb in the palm of the other hand Tips of fingers rub your right fingers in your left palm and then vice versa Wrists dont forget to wash your wrists Dry your hands thoroughly It should take around twenty seconds to wash your hands about the time required to sing Happy Birthday to You through twice. Good quality handwashing is about good technique and doing it for long enough. Sing Happy Birthday To You twice = 20 seconds.

Handwashing Teaching Pack

Handwashing Teaching Pack

Environmental Health Handwashing Teaching Pack

USING THE HANDWASHING CABINET

THE UV LIGHT BOX

USING THE HANDWASHING CABINET

The Handwashing Cabinet is designed to help children visualise germs they may have missed when not washing their hands properly by highlighting the areas missed with fluorescent lotion. The cabinet must be placed on a level secure surface, preferable in a shaded or darker area (sunlight diffuses the result). DO NOT place on a draining board or sink. For convenience it is best to place the cabinet near to handwashing facilities. 1. Pump one very small squirt of the lotion (Glitterbug) onto the palm of each childs hand. Please note that using too much lotion makes it difficult to wash off and is wasteful - the lotion is expensive. 2. Ensure each child rubs the lotion all over their hands, paying particular attention to the crevices, between their fingers and around their wrists. 3. Ask the children to wash their hands the way they usually do. 4. Switch on the cabinet it does not need to warm up. 5. Ask the children to place their hands inside the cabinet. Any remaining lotion will shine blue (fluoresce) under the UV lamp and show the areas that they missed when they washed their hands. 6. Explain and demonstrate the correct handwashing technique. 7. Now ask the children to rewash their hands using the correct technique. 8. Ask the children to put their hands back into the cabinet if no lotion remains then a good handwash has been achieved. 9. It a child has still not correctly washed their hands it is important to send them back to wash them again, until all the lotion is removed. 10.Complete a certificate for each child After Use Please ensure that all the resources provided (spare tube, Glitterbug potion, instruction sheet etc) are replaced in the bag. This resource will be going directly to another recipient so please return it in the condition you would wish to receive it. Technical Information The Handwashing Cabinet is supplied by DaRo products and details can be found on www.handinspection.co.uk

Handwashing Teaching Pack

Spare Tube The tube is located behind the electrical panel inside the top of the cabinet and is fitted in rotor bi-pin holders. There is a spare light tube supplied in the cabinet bag. Please ensure this is stored carefully while the cabinet is in use. To change the tube: Unplug the cabinet. Remove the old tube rotate through one-quarter turn and push out of the holders, away from the panel. Fit the new tube hold the tube with the pins horizontal and insert the pins into the holders from the rear (one end first then the other). Make sure both ends are fully home. Then rotate the lamp through one-quarter turn until it clicks into position. Please note that it is possible to over-rotate the lamp, in which case it will not work. If this happens simply rotate the lamp one more click. Glitterbug Potion - Health Hazard Data Product data for Glitterbug Potion for those concerned about eczema, dermatitis etc
SKIN CONTACT Not harmful. Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs consult a physician. May cause irritation. Flush with water for 15 mins. If irritation persists seek medical advice, taking the product with you. Not determined. If inhaled consult a physician, taking the product with you. Not determined. May cause intestinal disorders. Consult a physician, taking the product with you.

EYE CONTACT

INHALATION

INGESTION

Glitterbug Potion - Handling and storage Store in a cool dry place Extreme heat may cause product separation Non-flammable

Glitterbug Potion - Ingredients Deionised water (CAS#7732-18-5), synthetic organic colourant (CAS#39277-28-6), glycerine (CAS#56-81-5), mineral oil (CAS#8012-95-1), glyceryl stearate(CAS#123-944), PEG-100 Stearate (CAS#9004-99-3), Stearic Acid (CAS#57-11-4), Cetyl Alcohol (CAS#36653-82-4), DMDM Hydantoin (CAS#6440-58-0), Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (CAS#55406-53-6), Triethanolamine (CAS#102-71-6)

Handwashing Teaching Pack

WHO HAS HANDWASHING MACHINES TO LEND

Name/address of Local Authority: Dacorum
Number of UV Handwashing boxes you own and would be happy to loan out: 2 Contact details of person to liaise with: Name: Debbie Bloomer Email: debbie.bloomer@dacorum.gov.uk Telephone number: 01442 228084

Name/address of Local Authority: East Herts Council

Number of UV Handwashing boxes you own and would be happy to loan out: 2 Contact details of person to liaise with: Name: Simon Barfoot Email: simon.barfoot@eastherts.gov.uk Telephone number: 01992 531471

Name/address of Local Authority: Broxbourne Borough Council

Number of UV Handwashing boxes you own and would be happy to loan out: 2 Contact details of person to liaise with: Name: Dawn Wright Email: dcw.environment@broxbourne.gov.uk Telephone number: 01992 785511

Name/address of Local Authority: St.Albans City and District Council

Number of UV Handwashing boxes you own and would be happy to loan out: 3 Contact details of person to liaise with: Name: Carlton Lomax Email: carlton.lomax@stalbans.gov.uk Telephone number: 01727 819455 In the St.Albans District area every Extended Schools Co-ordinator (ESCO) has a UV light box. Please contact the ESCOs in your area individually to arrange use of equipment.

Name/address of Local Authority: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Number of UV Handwashing boxes you own and would be happy to loan out: 4 Contact details of person to liaise with: Name: Sandra Hone Email: s.hone@welhat.gov.uk Telephone number: 01707 357202

Name/address of Local Authority: Hertsmere

Number of UV Handwashing boxes you own and would be happy to loan out: 2 Contact details of person to liaise with: Name: Liz Paffley Email: liz.paffley@hertsmere.gov.uk Telephone number: 020 8207 2277 and ask for Liz Paffley in Environmental Health
Handwashing Teaching Pack

THE HANDWASHING CHALLENGE

This certifies that

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HAS P ASSED THE HANDWASHING CHALLENGE AND IS GERM FREE

THE HANDWASHING CHALLENGE

This certifies that

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HAS P ASSED THE HANDWASHING CHALLENGE AND IS GERM FREE

WEB SITES AND CURRICULUM LINKS

Handwashing can be linked into the National Curriculum in several ways, for example through PSHE or Science. It could also be linked to Geography with Global Handwashing Day. Some activities are included in this pack and there are many ideas and lesson plans available on the internet to be downloaded. INFANTS AND PRE-SCHOOL Carex, www.carex.co.uk this site has several ideas for lesson plans. There is a story Dollys Cold that can be read to the class and rhymes to sing while washing hands. Hooray for Handwashing, www.ukcpi.org a site run by the UK Cleaning Products Industry. There is a Teachers guide with information, common questions and teaching activities and ideas. There is also a colour story book about germs and handwashing. Lather up for Good Health, www.latherupforgoodhealth.com an American resource sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive, with lesson plans and activities. Teach Kids Health www.teachkidshealth.co.uk supported by Dettol, this site refers to the National Curriculum and science and hazard awareness. It has an emphasis on bacteria and micro-organisms with ideas for practical demonstrations of how they spread. Wash Your Hands of Them www.washyourhandsofthem.com Health Protection Scotlands site. See the top 5 links for a downloadable childrens pack. JUNIORS Bug Investigators, www.buginvestigators.co.uk a site sponsored by The Health Protection Agency. There is a Teachers Guide (pages 8 & 9 have references to the National Curriculum), and lesson plans focussing on micro-organisms. E bug, www.e-bug.eu a new website from The Health Protection Agency. This gives direct references to the National Curriculum and includes a lesson plan and activity sheets based around micro-organisms. Lather up for Good Health (Third Grade) www.latherupforgoodhealth.com an American site sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive with lesson plans. Third grade is roughly equivalent to Year 4. GENERAL Clean Hands Campaign www.washup.org an American site with information and a downloadable brochure Global Handwashing Day www.globalhandwashingday.org Health Protection Agency www.hpa.org.uk elect Infectious diseases, Infections az, then handwashing for a guidance sheet of handwashing techniques. See also www.handsupformax.com for resources aimed at children. Max Resources www.MAX.CO.UK All schools have received this pack.

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