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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 744MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER KHEALTH PRACTICES
DIVISION 1ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RULE §744.2520May I use hand sanitizer as a substitute for washing hands?

You may use hand sanitizers as a substitute for washing hands if all of the following conditions are met:

  (1) You do not use hand sanitizers to wash hands that are visibly dirty or greasy or have chemicals on them, unless you are away from the classroom and soap and water are not available for hand washing;

  (2) You follow the labelling instructions for the appropriate amount to be used and for how long the hand sanitizer needs to remain on the skin surface to be effective;

  (3) Children have adult supervision when using hand sanitizers; and

   (4) You store hand sanitizers out of the reach of children when not in use.
Source Note: The provisions of this §744.2520 adopted to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1779; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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