Regular hand washing is a vital weapon in the fight against
bacteria and viruses, so it's important that schools provide the
means for students to clean their hands regularly and properly.
In a 2002 study of hand washing in Georgia public schools, Emory
University graduate student Melinda Scarborough found that many
schools in Georgia lacked adequate supplies such as soap, towels
or dryers in their washrooms. And, in many of the schools that
do have adequate supplies, problems such as vandalism or
unsanitary conditions make it more difficult for students to
wash their hands consistently and effectively. The study spelled
out several recommendations that would help schools keep their
washrooms clean, promote proper hand washing among students, and
keep student mischief and vandalism at a minimum: All student
washrooms should have hand-washing supplies, including liquid
soap, and paper towels or warm-air dryers. All dispensers should
be heavy-duty, commercial quality and capable of being locked.
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