Use the Worksheet

How to complete the handwashingforlife® Self Assessment worksheet

  • Access the WIN worksheet (Excel file) at the bottom of this page or by clicking here.
  • It is best to complete this sheet with the employee present.
  • Open the Excel sheet and review the entire content before starting.
  • Print off a copy to facilitate answering the questions if the employee is completing his/her section on their own first.
  • Fill in the worksheet on-line since the program will need to calculate the results. The blanks to fill in are highlighted in green (for management) and pink (for employee).
  • Before completing the WIN worksheet you will have to complete the SAW worksheet (Step 1 of this manual) to establish the risk factor for your operations.
  • Read the comments section on far right of rows for help in filling in the green and pink cells.
  • The numbers highlighted in blue and red are calculated numbers. Do not type in these spaces.

How to read the handwashingforlife® WIN Frequency worksheet:

  • The blue numbers in bold in row 58 represents the targeted number
    of handwashes per shift for this employee.
  • The bold numbers in row 60 display the number and type of handwashes
    per hour using simple averages based on hours worked per shift:
    • Every employee will have his/her own unique handwash requirements based on
      work position and personal hygiene practices.
  • The total risk for foodborne illness can never be eliminated but it can be
    managed at the employee level.