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    This document discusses various infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It emphasizes that handwashing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of harmful microbes. The document provides guidelines for proper handwashing technique, including washing with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after various activities. It also discusses when alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used as an alternative when soap and water are unavailable.

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    7th Grade Microorganisms

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    This document discusses various infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It emphasizes that handwashing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of harmful microbes. The document provides guidelines for proper handwashing technique, including washing with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after various activities. It also discusses when alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used as an alternative when soap and water are unavailable.

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    This document discusses various infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It emphasizes that handwashing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of harmful microbes. The document provides guidelines for proper handwashing technique, including washing with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after various activities. It also discusses when alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used as an alternative when soap and water are unavailable.

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    This document discusses various infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It emphasizes that handwashing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of harmful microbes. The document provides guidelines for proper handwashing technique, including washing with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after various activities. It also discusses when alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used as an alternative when soap and water are unavailable.

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    Bacteria, viruses, and fungi

    Safe work practices

    REMEMBER THIS FROM 6 TH GRADE?


    Chain of Infection

    Infectious Agents and their


    characteristics
    Bacterium- a one celled organism that
    reproduce quickly in a favorable host. Most can
    be destroyed by antibiotics. Classified by shape
    and arrangement.
    Virus the smallest of the microbes. Must
    invade a living cell and hi-jack its DNA in
    order to reproduce. Many diseases caused by
    viruses can be prevented by vaccines.
    Fungus-microscopic plant-like animals such as
    yeast and molds.
    Any others you can think of?

    Hand washing is great, but is it


    always enough?

    PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT

    Skin
    The bodys FIRST
    line of defense
    We have to take
    care of it by
    keeping it clean
    (handwashing) and
    preventing cuts or
    scratches.

    HANDWASHING
    THE SINGLE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PREVENT OR
    DECREASE THE SPREAD OF HARMFUL
    MICROORGANISMS.

    How am I supposed to wash


    my hands?
    Take off all rings or bracelets.
    Wet your hands with clean, running water
    (warm) and apply soap.
    Rub your hands together to make a lather and
    scrub them well; be sure to scrub the backs of
    your hands, between your fingers, and under your
    nails.
    Continue rubbing your hands for at least 20
    seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday"
    song from beginning to end twice.
    Rinse your hands well under running water.
    Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry
    them.

    When should I wash my


    hands?

    Before, during, and after preparing food


    Before eating food
    Before and after caring for someone who is sick
    Before and after treating a cut or wound
    After using the toilet
    After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who
    has used the toilet
    After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
    After touching an animal or animal waste
    After handling pet food or pet treats
    After touching garbage

    What if I dont have soap and


    water?
    Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce
    the number of germs on them. If soap and water are not
    available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains
    at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can
    quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in some
    situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs.
    Hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are
    visibly dirty.
    How do you use hand sanitizers?
    Apply the product to the palm of one hand.
    Rub your hands together.
    Rub the product over all surfaces of your hands and fingers
    until your hands are dry.

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