Personal Hygiene

🧼 Handwashing Procedures

Follow these steps to ensure proper hand hygiene:

1. Wet hands with warm water.
2. Apply soap generously.
3. Scrub hands together for at least 20 seconds, covering the backs of hands, wrists, between fingers, and under nails.
4. Rinse hands thoroughly under running water.
5. Dry hands using a clean towel or air dryer.
6. Use the towel to turn off the faucet to avoid re-contamination.

👕 Personal Cleanliness and Attire

1. Shower daily and keep hair clean.
2. Wear clean uniforms and attire daily.
3. Use hats or hairnets to secure hair away from face and food.
4. Keep nails trimmed, clean, and free from polish or artificial nails when working with food.

🧤 Use of Gloves

1. Wash hands before putting on a new pair of gloves.
2. Select the correct glove size to ensure a snug fit.
3. Change gloves when switching tasks, especially between handling raw meats and ready-to-eat foods.
4. Discard gloves immediately after use, and never reuse disposable gloves.
5. Wash hands again after removing gloves.

🤒 Reporting Illness

1. Inform your supervisor immediately if you are feeling ill or exhibiting symptoms of a potential foodborne illness such as vomiting or diarrhea.
2. Fill out any necessary illness reporting forms provided by your employer.
3. Follow your employer's guidelines regarding when it is safe to return to work.
4. Always prioritize the health and safety of your coworkers and customers by adhering to illness reporting protocols.