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NHSE (2005) 07: Alcohol based hand rub.

  • Document type:
    NHS Estates alert
  • Author:
    NHS Estates
  • Published date:
    16 June 2005
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    5084
  • Series number:
    NHSE (2005) 07
  • Pages:
    3
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Some Trusts have expressed their concern regarding the potential fire risk associated with these alcohol-based products. This alert therefore offers guidance on the safe storage of alcohol based hand rub products. This alert should be read in conjunction with the Alert previously issued by the National Patient Safety Agency (www.npsa.nhs.uk/advice).

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