Hand washing: A powerful preventative practice! | NSTA

Hand washing: A powerful preventative practice!

Science Scope—October 2003

Hand washing and hand care practices are especially important and have long been recognized as a standard health and safety protocol for laboratory work. Find the answer to the Question of the month: Should sponges be used for lab station cleanup? If so, how often should they be replaced?

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