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Personal Hygiene

The document outlines the importance of personal hygiene and food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain overall health. It emphasizes routine hygiene practices for food handlers, including handwashing, proper use of gloves, and avoiding eating or drinking while working. Additionally, it highlights health considerations for food handlers, such as maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding food handling when ill.

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Personal Hygiene

The document outlines the importance of personal hygiene and food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain overall health. It emphasizes routine hygiene practices for food handlers, including handwashing, proper use of gloves, and avoiding eating or drinking while working. Additionally, it highlights health considerations for food handlers, such as maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding food handling when ill.

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Personal Hygiene

Food Safety

 Food safety refers to the condition and practices

that preserve the quality of food to prevent


contamination and food borne illnesses.

 Poor handling and inadequate food safety can

cause infections.
Personal Hygiene

 Personal Hygiene refers to maintaining cleanliness of

one's body and clothing to preserve overall health and


well-being.

 Keeping one’s body clean helps prevent illness and

infection from bacteria or viruses. The simple act of


washing your hands regularly is an effective way to
keep germs from spreading.
PERSONAL HYGIENE for
Food Handlers
Routine Personal Hygiene practices

T h e r e a r e ma n y
c o n t r i bu t o r y f a c t o r s t h a t
ma k e u p p e r s o n a l
h y g i e n e w i t h t h e ma i n
ones being:
• Daily Showers
• Oral / Mouth Care
• Hair Care
• Nail Care
• Wo u n d C a r e
• Cleansing of personal
utensils
Personal Hygiene Habits in the Kitchen

 Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 Remove apron, hair cover etc. before leaving food prep

area.

 Cover mouth and move away from food when sneezing.

 Use food gloves when handling food directly

 Stay away from handling food when ill.

 Clean as you go.


Accurate Procedure for washing hands
WHEN Hands need to be washed?

 Before working with food


 After using toilet
 After handling garbage or waste
 After smoking, coughing, sneezing, using
tissues, eating or drinking
 After touching hair/scalp, mouth or scratching
 After touching animals
USE OF GLOVES

 Single –use gloves, used


for handling food
 Must never be used in
place of hand washing
 Must never be washed
and reused
 Must fit properly
 Must be powder free
gloves
When to change gloves

 As soon as they become soiled or torn

 Before beginning a different task

 After handling raw meat, seafood or poultry and

before ready-to-eat foods


EATING & DRINKING POLICIES FOR THE FOOD
HANDLER

Food Handlers MUST


NOT:
 Eat, drink smoke or chew
gum while working

When:
 Preparing or serving food
 Working in preparation
area
 Working in areas used to
clean utensils and
equipment
Health consideration by Food Handler

 Get enough rest and relaxation during off time.

 Eat a balance diet and drink enough water.

 Cover all wounds (use waterproof dressings) and keep injury

clean and protected.

 Avoid handling foods when ill or exhibiting symptoms such

as: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, discharge from ear, eye and


nose, colds and soar throat, skin infections (e.g. eczema).

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