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Life Sciences
Hand Hygiene Programme
Establishing proper hand hygiene procedures is one of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of cross contamination and prevent the spread of illness in your operation.
Ecolab’s comprehensive Hand Hygiene Programme will strengthen good manufacturing practices on the production floor and throughout your facility. We’ve developed a total hand hygiene system that combines effective chemistry and expertise — making your hand cleaning habits efficient, safe1 and simple.
Why Focus on Hand Hygiene?
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Estimated 80% of Infections
are transmitted by hands.2
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95% of People
don't wash their hands adequately.3
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Three Days
is the amount of time some germs can live on moist surfaces.4
Hand Hygiene and Hand Sanitization Offerings
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Nexa™ Dispensers and Refills
Reliable, low-maintenance manual and touch-free options. Two sizes and a variety of refill options provide flexible choices.
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Tabletop Dispensers
Packaged and designed to be placed wherever necessary for hand washing and sanitizing.
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Personal Size
Portable sized hand sanitizers and soaps for field employees and travelers on the go.
Hand Hygiene Recommended Practices
Clean Hands: Hand Sanitizing Video from Ecolab
Clean Hands: Hand Washing Video from Ecolab
References
1. Safe as long as products are used as directed.
2. www.cdc.gov/cdctv/handstogether
3. www.flu.gov/planning-preparedness/hospitality/influenzaguidance.html
4. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2013/eww -only-5-percent-wash-hands-correctly
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