Food Safety Personal Hygiene & Handwashing 2

Question 1

What should a food handler do before putting on gloves?

Accepted Answer

Wash their hands

Answer

Hands must be washed before putting on gloves because gloves supplement but do not replace proper handwashing.

Question 2

When must a food handler change gloves?

Accepted Answer

When soiled, torn, or when switching between tasks

Answer

Gloves must be changed when soiled, torn, or when transitioning between different tasks to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 3

A food handler has a cut on their hand. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Cover with a bandage and wear a glove over it

Answer

A wound must be covered with a bandage and then a glove to create two layers of protection preventing contamination of food.

Question 4

Which symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from working with food?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)

Answer

Jaundice is a symptom of hepatitis A, one of the Big 6 illnesses that requires immediate exclusion from food handling duties.

Question 5

Where must food handlers wash their hands?

Accepted Answer

In a designated handwashing sink only

Answer

Handwashing must be performed only in a designated handwashing sink, which is reserved exclusively for this purpose.

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