Prevent food poisoning by practicing good personal hygiene

􀀻 Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before handling food, and wash and dry them again frequently during work.
􀀻 Dry your hands with clean towels, disposable paper towels or under an air dryer.
􀀻 Never smoke, chew gum, spit, change a baby’s nappy or eat in a food handling or food storage area.
􀀻 Never cough or sneeze over food or where food is prepared or stored.
􀀻 Wear clean protective clothing, such as an apron.
􀀻 Keep your spare clothes and other personal items away from where food is stored and prepared.
􀀻 If you have long hair, tie it back or cover it.
􀀻 Keep your nails short so they are easy to clean, and don’t wear nail polish as it can chip into the food.
􀀻 Avoid wearing jewellery, or only wear plain banded rings and sleeper earrings.
􀀻 If you have cuts or wounds, make sure they are completely covered by a waterproof wound strip or a bandage. Use brightly coloured wound strips, so they can be seen easily if they fall off.
􀀻 Wear disposable gloves over the top of the wound strip if you have wounds on your hands.
􀀻 Change disposable gloves regularly.
􀀻 Advise your supervisor if you feel unwell and don’t handle food.