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- 1 Can a food handler work if they have an infected wound?
- 2 What should a food worker do if they have a cut on their hand?
- 3 What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before and after doing it?
- 4 What must be kept short if you are a food handler?
- 5 What 2 things should a food handler use to cover cuts?
- 6 Which item may be worn by a food handler?
- 7 Why do food handlers wash their hands?
- 8 What is the correct way to care for a wound on a food handlers finger?
- 9 How are food handlers supposed to keep their fingernails?
- 10 What should food handlers do after touching their body or clothing?
Can a food handler work if they have an infected wound?
If a food worker has an infected wound, the wound must be appropriately bandaged and covered before the employee can handle food. Food workers must also report to their manager if they have a Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella, Salmonella, or E. coli infection.
What should a food worker do if they have a cut on their hand?
Open wounds on hands or arms must be covered with an impermeable bandage and a single-use glove (for hand wounds) before returning to work. Reinforce good handwashing and emphasize no bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food group of answer choices?
What should a food handler do if they cut their fingers while prepping food? Cover the wound with a bandage, stay away form food and prep areas, cover the hand with a glove and finger cot, cover the wound with a bandage and a glove or a finger cot. Cover the wound with a bandage and glove or a finger cot.
What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before and after doing it?
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| What group of individuals may have a higher risk of foodborne illness? | The Elderly |
|---|---|
| What task requires handlers to wash their hands before AND after doing it? | Handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood |
| What action may require a food handler to change gloves? | The gloves have been torn |
What must be kept short if you are a food handler?
Hands of food handlers should be kept clean at all times. Nails should be kept short and unpolished. Cuts or wounds on hands of food handlers should be completely covered by suitable waterproof dressings or gloves.
What should food handlers cover cuts with?
Staff should tell their manager if they have any cuts or sores and these should be completely covered with a brightly coloured waterproof dressing. Cuts and sores can carry harmful bacteria. Covering them prevents bacteria spreading to food. Coloured waterproof dressings can be seen more easily if they drop into food.
What 2 things should a food handler use to cover cuts?
Which item may be worn by a food handler?
According to the FDA, food workers can only wear a plain ring like a wedding band while they work. The ring should not have any grooves where pathogens can hide. If you choose to wear a plain ring while working, you should be cautious to keep your ring from contaminating the food you prepare or serve.
What item is not appropriate for drying hands?
Dry – Wet hands can carry up to one thousand times more germs than dry hands, so it’s important to dry hands thoroughly using a paper towel or hand dryer. Do not use a tea towel or your apron as this will contaminate your hands again.
Why do food handlers wash their hands?
Hand washing is vital in preventing contamination of food by food handlers. Harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus and viruses (e.g. norovirus) present on the hands of food workers are removed by proper hand washing techniques.
What is the correct way to care for a wound on a food handlers finger?
Hand wounds Wear a bandage over wounds on hands and arms. Make sure it keeps the wound from leaking. You must wear a single-use glove or finger cot (a finger cover) over bandages on hands or fingers. These will protect the bandage and keep it from falling off into food.
What should a food handler with an infected hand do?
To work with food, a food handler with an infected hand wound must…. A: cover the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove B: cover the wound with an impermeable cover and limit contact with food
How are food handlers supposed to keep their fingernails?
As part of handwashing, food handlers must scrub their hands and arms for at least… To work with food, a food handler with an infected hand wound must…. How should food handlers keep their fingernails?
What should food handlers do after touching their body or clothing?
What must food handlers do after touching their body or clothing? A. Wash their hands B. Rinse their gloves C. Change their aprons D. Use a hand antiseptic A. Wash their hands 3 When washing hands, what is the minimum time that food handlers should scrub hands and arms with soap?
What should food handlers do with their gloves?
After handing raw meat and before handling produce, what should food handlers do with their gloves? A. Clean and sanitize them B. Continue working with them C. Set them aside if working with meat again later D. Wash hands and change them D. Wash hands and change them