FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food?
A
Bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
B
Bandage the wound and avoid contact with food for the rest of the shift
C
Wash the wound and wear a single-use glove
D
Apply iodine solution and a permeable bandage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food? To safely work with food a food handler with a hand wound must bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -What should food employees do if they have an infected wound or cut on their hand or arm? Report the wound or cut to the manager, and then properly cover it with a clean, impermeable bandage and a single-use glove (for hand wounds), before returning to work.

Detailed explanation-4: -Food handlers with open cuts or wounds on the exposed parts of their bodies should not be allowed to handle food or to come into contact with food utensils, equipment and food contact surfaces, unless such cuts / wounds are completely protected by impermeable or waterproof gloves or dressings.

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