- Refrain from wearing jewellery- as this is a source of bacterial contamination. (usually a wedding band is permitted).
- Hair should be neat, tidy & covered.
- Keep cuts sores and grazes covered with a blue water proof dressing- as a control for bacterial and physical contamination.
- If using gloves its best practice to:
1.Wash Hands before and after use- ( as gloves are a perfect medium for bacterial growth)
2.Use for a specific task and discard.
3.Gloves should not be used for prolonged periods.
Note –Using utensils are a substitute for using disposable gloves.