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Can I Get Infection Through Open Wound?
Hi, i work as a chef and recently cut myself at work, cleaned myself up and put on a sterile glove as usual as i have a first aid qualification, however i then went to the toilet as i was feeling a bit sick and light headed, as often happens after a close cut! The bathroom was in a state and hadn't been cleaned so i decided to change my glove and then wash my hands in the kitchen, i have since been told that i must wash my hands in the bathroom, surely this is risking contamination and infection?
Many thanks Joe
Many thanks Joe
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
There is no problem washing your injured part in bathroom as you have not to touch washbasin or other stuff which are likely contaminated.
Simply wash your hands with antiseptic lotion or soap.
Washing in kitchen is again dangerous as this night contaminate food causing serious problem to your customers.
Ok and take care.
There is no problem washing your injured part in bathroom as you have not to touch washbasin or other stuff which are likely contaminated.
Simply wash your hands with antiseptic lotion or soap.
Washing in kitchen is again dangerous as this night contaminate food causing serious problem to your customers.
Ok and take care.
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