Handwashing Training Techniques (Learning Lab Tabletop/Group Exercise)

The proper handwashing is the basis of food safety training.  It is one of the simplest practices in Food Safety, but also one of the least practiced or practiced correctly in Food Establishments.  Teaching of proper handwashing is so important, to let the workers understand the importance of the procedure.  The traditional methods of being at a sink and showing them how to wash, although still very important may need to be improved with today's different generation of learners. Newer methods include, use of liquid/creams and UV light, but are there other alternatives. This workshop is to bring together a discussion of educators to see what other methods are available for the trainer. Not only at the Food Service level but down to the Elementary level, so the youth of today understand the importance of handwashing.  Facilitator will start with some demonstrations of well known and alternative training methods, then open up for group discussion about alternative methods, advantages and disadvantages and the types of groups that the techniques work well for.  Also discussed will be the types of training supplies available for proper training.