Wisconsin Hand Antiseptics Poster

The Hand Antiseptics is a labor law posters poster by the Wisconsin Department Of Workforce Development. This is an optional poster, so while it is recommended that you post this if it is relevant to your employees, you are not required to by the Department Of Workforce Development.
This official posters from the Wisconsin Food Code, provides guidelines on the proper use of hand antiseptics in food establishments.
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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 2811 Agriculture Dr., P. O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708 https://www.datcp.wi.gov dfs_fs_073 (11/2022) Hand Antiseptic Use in Food Service Handwashing with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses – the major causes of foodborne illness. Hand antiseptics are not substitutes for handwashing . • Hand antiseptics should only be used after proper handwashing has been completed. • Hand antiseptics are effective in killing bacteria and some viruses on clean hands. • Alcohol -based hand antiseptics are not effective against norovirus, the most common cause of foodborne illness. Hand antiseptics are not intended to replace soap in the handwashing station. • Hand antiseptics are not effective in removing dirt or other organic materials. o The hands of foo d workers are often wet and contaminated with food high in protein or fatty materials. The presence of water, food, fatty materials, feces and blood on the hands can reduce the effectiveness of hand antiseptics. Hand antiseptics are considered a food addit ive. • The hand antiseptic or its ingredients must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). • If a hand antiseptic does not meet FDA criteria, it must be used after proper handwashing. It must also be: o Followed by a thorough hand rinsing in cle an water prior to hand contact with food or by the use of gloves, or o Limited to situations that involve no direct contact with food by bare hands. • Improper use of hand antiseptics can lead to food contamination. See more food code fact sheets from the Division of Food and Recreational Safety by visiting the DATCP website .
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- Original poster PDF https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/HandAntisepticsFactSheet.pdf
, updated June 2023
- Wisconsin Labor Law Posters at http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/posters.htm
- Wisconsin Department Of Workforce Development
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