Hand washing

Intent:

To reduce pathogen transmission by providing accessible and sanitary hand washing facilities.

Post Date: 02 Jan, 2019 Status: Approved Hand dryers equipped with HEPA-compliant filters may be used in lieu of paper towels for hand drying in non-healthcare WELL projects to meet Feature 41 Part 1. Cleaning, maintenance and filter replacement should be scheduled as set by manufacturer’s recommendations. Documentation of such activities must be maintained.
Post Date: 02 Jan, 2019 Status: Approved Projects may use hand soaps containing fragrance to meet Feature 41 Part 1 under the following conditions: (1) The project provides a manufacturer’s declaration letter confirming that neither major allergen nor antimicrobial agents were used in the liquid soap. (2) The project presents evidence that no allergens are detected in the hand soap through independent verification, performed by following the IFRA Allergen Procedure (Version 3 - Sep, 2007)（GC-MS & LC-MS-MS) or the NATRUE certification.
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 Status: Approved As an alternative to Feature 41 Part 3, projects with existing sinks that are not undergoing renovation may be allowed a 1 inch flexibility range in meeting the sink column of water dimensions. Projects must commit to purchasing compliant sinks during next renovation or upgrade.