Alternatives

Antiseptic hand cleaner
If water is not available, antiseptic can be used. Employees should still wash their hands with soap and water as soon as possible.

Antiseptic hand cleaner in conjunction with clean cloth/paper towels or antiseptic towelettes are examples of acceptable alternatives to running water. However, when these types of alternatives are used, employees must wash their hands (or other affected areas) with soap and running water as soon as feasible.

This alternative would only be acceptable at worksites where soap and running water are not feasible.