FOODSAFE Personal Hygiene Standards 5

Question 1

How often should food handlers change their aprons during a shift?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the apron becomes soiled, contaminated, or when switching between raw and ready-to-eat food tasks

Answer

Only at the start of each shift

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Once per week

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Aprons do not need to be changed during a shift

Question 2

A food handler wearing latex gloves notices a small tear in one glove while preparing a salad. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately remove both gloves, wash hands, and put on new gloves

Answer

Continue working since the tear is small

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Cover the tear with tape

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Switch the torn glove to the other hand

Question 3

What is the recommended practice for food handlers regarding the use of perfume or cologne?

Accepted Answer

Food handlers should avoid heavy perfumes and colognes as they can contaminate food with chemical odours and may cause allergic reactions

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Strong fragrances are encouraged to mask food odours

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Only use perfume on the lower body

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Perfume use is unregulated in food premises

Question 4

When should food handlers wash their hands in relation to putting on disposable gloves?

Accepted Answer

Both before putting on gloves and after removing them

Answer

Only after removing gloves

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Handwashing is not necessary when using gloves

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Only if the gloves appear dirty

Question 5

What condition must a handwashing station meet under BC FOODSAFE requirements?

Accepted Answer

It must be dedicated to handwashing only, with hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels, and be easily accessible

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It can be shared with dishwashing duties

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It only needs cold water and a bar of soap

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It can be located outside the building

Question 6

A food handler returns from a smoke break. What must they do before returning to food handling duties?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands thoroughly, as smoking involves hand-to-mouth contact and introduces bacteria

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Simply put on an apron and resume work

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Change their shirt only

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Nothing — smoking does not affect hand hygiene