Healthy hands are essential for safe surgical practice. This session explores the impact of repeated latex exposure, the importance of evidence-based hand hygiene products and occupational health measures to protect skin integrity. It will cover best practice in scrubbing, the 5 Moments for hand hygiene and maintaining bare below the elbows standards. Practical advice will also be shared on caring for hands at home to prevent long-term skin damage and support sustained compliance with infection prevention and control principles in the operating theatre.