The new Greeter!!
One of the changes the COVID has triggered is
a New Greeter program…
It might be a stand-alone dispenser or may be accompanied by a person. Please be kind. The person is doing their job trying to keep everyone safe and following the rules. The use of Hand Sanitizer is mandated by the Government as a way to reduce transmission of the coronavirus.
Some answers to the questions posed to our new
Greeter:
When should hand sanitizer be used?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (ABHS)
containing at least 60% alcohol can be used for hand hygiene if soap and water
is not available. However, if hands are visibly soiled, hand wipes should be
used to remove any such soil or organic material; this should then be followed
by the use of ABHS.May 30, 2020
Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada
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AHS answers to your questions:
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-hand-sanitizer.pdf
Hand Sanitizer – What you need to know 1 alberta.ca/BizConnect Email:
BizConnect@gov.ab.ca ©2020 Government of Alberta | Published: June 23, 2020
Overview
Hand hygiene refers to removing or killing
microorganisms (germs) on the hands that have been picked up from contact with
an infected person, contaminated surfaces or the environment. When performed
correctly, hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
communicable diseases and infections. Hand hygiene is performed either by using
soap and running warm water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol.
When to
use hand sanitizer?
Use when soap and running water is not
available. When hands are NOT visibly
dirty. Upon entering and exiting a
public place (e.g. mall, grocery store, playground). After touching a multi-use shared object
(e.g. elevator button, pin pad).
How to
use hand sanitizer?
Depending on the size of your hands, the
amount of hand sanitizer needed may vary.
Use enough product to cover hands and vigorously rub over hands until
all surfaces are completely dry (about 20 seconds). Do not rinse or wipe off the hand sanitizer
before it is dry. Always follow the
label directions on hand sanitizer products.
Is hand
sanitizer bad for skin?
Hand sanitizer is generally well
tolerated. When used on healthy skin
hand sanitizer should rarely cause skin problems. To reduce the risk of skin irritation do not
wash hand with soap and water immediately before or immediately after using
hand sanitizer and do not put on gloves until hands are dry following the use
of hand sanitizer. For ongoing skin
problems, speak with your doctor or work with your employer to determine if
there are acceptable substitutes and appropriate lotions.
So the next time you enter a business, don’t
forget to look for the New Greeter! 
They come in all shapes and sizes, may be alone or with a person, but
will be by the door somewhere!.
