Personal Hygiene & Handwashing Flashcards
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What should a food handler do before putting on gloves?
Answer: Wash their hands
Hands must be washed before putting on gloves because gloves supplement but do not replace proper handwashing.
When must a food handler change gloves?
Answer: When soiled, torn, or when switching between tasks
Gloves must be changed when soiled, torn, or when transitioning between different tasks to prevent cross-contamination.
A food handler has a cut on their hand. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Cover with a bandage and wear a glove over it
A wound must be covered with a bandage and then a glove to create two layers of protection preventing contamination of food.
Which symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from working with food?
Answer: Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
Jaundice is a symptom of hepatitis A, one of the Big 6 illnesses that requires immediate exclusion from food handling duties.
Where must food handlers wash their hands?
Answer: In a designated handwashing sink only
Handwashing must be performed only in a designated handwashing sink, which is reserved exclusively for this purpose.
What should a food handler do immediately after sneezing or coughing while preparing food?
Answer: Wash their hands before continuing
After sneezing or coughing, hands must be thoroughly washed before resuming food handling to prevent contamination.