TIPH: Automatic Hand Sanitizer

This is an automatic hand sanitizer dispenser which is located at Chick-fil-A on Epps Bridge Parkway.

This is an example of public health because they are available in every Chick-fil-A and other places, so they are available to the public. Also, it is benefitting the public’s health by offering a quick alternative to hand washing without spreading more germs. It allows for the public to prevent the spread of germs after using the restroom, which prevents disease and promotes healthy living.

I chose this example because I work at Chick-fil-A and am very grateful for these automatic hand sanitizer and soap dispensers. It allows for me to wash my hands without worrying about whose hands were there before mine. It also ensures that my hands will be clean after I wash them and use the hand sanitizer. The spread of germs and disease is lowered while I am interacting with customers and this is very important in a restaurant setting. I’m glad that Chick-fil-A and other restaurants have begun turning towards the automatic hand soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, sinks, and toilets. I believe that this is a very important invention in public health and will continue to prevent the spreading of germs and diseases.

It is important for others to consider this public health because it is available to each and every person. By raising awareness of the importance these systems have in preventing the spread of germs and disease, they will appear more regularly and be available to more of the public. It is also important to consider these an example of public health because most people would not think something as simple as an automated hand sanitizer will prevent the spread of disease. However, is these were located in more places; they will begin to prevent the spread of certain illnesses, such as the common cold and the flu.