How often should my employees wash their hands while at work? – Galveston County COVID-19 Business Task Force

CDC recommends employees protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions, including good hand hygiene. Employees should wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available, especially during key times when persons are likely to be infected by or spread germs:

After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing
Before, during, and after preparing food
After using the toilet
After touching garbage
Before and after the work shift
Before and after work breaks
After touching objects that have been handled by customers or other employees