Personal Hygiene

Question 1

what is the reason for- hair must be tied back and covered

Answer 1

prevents bacteria on the hair falling onto the food

Question 2

what is the reason for- a clean apron or overall must be worn

Answer 2

prevents bacteria from clothes transferring to food

Question 3

what is the reason for- all jewellery must be removed

Answer 3

prevents bacteria found in jewellary transferring to food

Question 4

what is the reason for- all cuts to be covered with a blue waterproof plaster

Answer 4

prevents bacteria found in cut to food. a blue plaster can be seen easily if it falls off

Question 5

what is the reason for- anyone who is ill should not handle food

Answer 5

prevent bacteria from coughing or the illness transferring to food and other workers

Question 6

what is the reason for- hands must be washed before preparing food and regularly throughout production, especially after touching nose, hair or going to the toilet

Answer 6

prevents bacteria being on the hands and transferred to food that the worker touches.

Question 7

what is the reason for- no nail polish to be worn

Answer 7

as bacteria will settle in any chips and transfer to food