Examples of measures that could be put in
place
Hand Washing
Hand washing facilities with soap
and water in place.
Stringent hand washing taking
place.
See hand washing guidance.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-
well/healthy-body/best-way-to-
wash-your-hands/
Drying of hands with disposable
paper towels.
https://www.nursingtimes.net/ne
ws/research-and-
innovation/paper-towels-much-
more-effective-at-removing-
viruses-than-hand-dryers-17-04-
2020/
Gel sanitisers in any area where
washing facilities are not readily
available.
Examples of measures that could be put in
place
Members of the public should be
reminded, by signage, to wash their hands
for 20 seconds with water and soap and
the importance of proper drying with
disposable towels. Also reminded to catch
coughs and sneezes in tissues – Follow
Catch it, Bin it, Kill it and to avoid touching
face, eyes, nose or mouth with unclean
hands.
To help reduce the spread of coronavirus
(COVID-19) reminding everyone of the
public health advice -
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/
covid-19-coronavirus
Posters, leaflets and other materials are
available for display.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati
ons/guidance-to-employers-and-
businesses-about-covid-19