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Hand Washing Signs

For the General Public

Be a Germ-Buster...Wash Your Hands!

Sign illustrates the proper way to wash one's hands. Available in dual double-sided English and Spanish. Also available in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Nepalese, and Turkish.

For Food Employees

Keep Them Clean

Sign tells employees when they must wash there hands. Available in English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. Food establishments are required* to post hand washing reminder signs for employees at all rest room hand washing sinks. Food establishments can download and print the "Keep Them Clean" sign, order a sign from their local health department, or create their own sign.

* The FDA Food Code (Chapter 6-301.14), as adopted by the State of Washington reads: A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all hand washing lavatories used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.