How to Wash Your Hands Poster A2 (Laminated)
- Clear, easy-to-follow visuals - Features the 7-step handwashing method based on WHO and NHS guidelines.
- Durable laminated A2 size (420 — 594 mm) - Perfect for use in bathrooms, kitchens, healthcare settings, and food preparation areas.
- Educational and compliance-focused - Supports workplace hygiene and safety standards (HSE / EN 1500).
- Reusable and easy to clean - Wipeable surface resists damage, ideal for high-traffic environments.
- Promotes wellbeing and reduces illness - Encourages proper hygiene habits to help prevent infection and minimise absenteeism.
Description
What the Poster Covers
1. Step-by-Step Handwashing Technique
Follows WHO and CDC guidance, demonstrating each stage: wet hands, apply soap, lather all surfaces (palms, backs, between fingers, thumbs, fingertips, wrists), rinse, dry, and turn off tap with a towel.
2. Recommended Duration
Encourages washing for 20-30 seconds—about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice—for effective germ removal.
3. When to Wash
Identifies key hygiene moments: before food handling, after using the toilet, coughing or sneezing, caring for wounds, waste handling, and animal contact.
4. Why It Matters
Explains the proven benefits of handwashing: removing viruses and bacteria, lowering infection rates, reducing absenteeism, and saving lives.
5. When to Use Hand Sanitiser
Advises using alcohol-based hand rubs (minimum 60% alcohol) when soap and water aren’t available and hands are not visibly dirty.
6. Avoiding Recontamination
Recommends turning off taps and opening doors with a paper towel to maintain clean hands.
Key Benefits
Compliance-Driven - Meets standards from HSE, EN 1500, and WHO, ideal for supporting audits and workplace obligations.
Cost-Effective Reinforcement - A constant visual cue for staff, visitors, and the public, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in high-traffic areas.
Durable & Wipe-Clean - Laminated A2 size (420 x 594 mm) resists water, grease, and wear, perfect for long-term use in kitchens, clinics, and restrooms.
Accessible & Educational - Communicates important health messaging clearly across all ages, languages, and literacy levels.
Perfect For:
Commercial kitchens, cafés, and restaurants
Hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes, and dental clinics
Schools, nurseries, and childcare centres
Offices, warehouses, public washrooms
At home—especially for new parents or vulnerable individuals
Why Choose This Poster?
Professional, easy to understand, and compliant with public health regulations, this hygiene poster does more than inform. It builds awareness, encourages better habits, and visibly demonstrates your commitment to health and safety.
Upgrade your hygiene toolkit with a practical, high-impact solution that makes a real difference.
Specifications
Brand
Safety First Aid
Categories
Building Signs
Category
Health & Safety Posters
Colour
Various Colours
Country Of Origin
United Kingdom
Dimensions
590x420mm
Manufacturer
Safety First Aid Group
Material
Laminated Paper
Sign Category
Safety Poster
Size
A2
Subject / Text
Workplace Welfare
Type
Health & Safety Posters
Weight
95g
