Proper handwashing is a simple yet crucial practice for maintaining health on your farm or ranch. This training details when and how to wash hands effectively to prevent the spread of germs among workers and livestock, and highlights alternatives like hand sanitizer when water isn’t available.
Use cases
- Essential for farm crews before and after handling food, animal feed, or livestock.
- Reduces disease transmission during tasks like caring for sick animals or cleaning up animal waste.
- Helps maintain biosecurity on ranches, especially after using shared equipment or facilities.
Why it works
- Handwashing with soap removes germs, dirt, and potentially harmful chemicals common in agricultural work.
- Regular cleaning of hands can break the chain of infection, protecting workers and animals.
- Offers guidance for using sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available, though it notes its limitations with visible dirt and chemicals.
