Otto Say’s
Pasta sanza vino e
come il cuore sanza amore
Pasta without wine is
like a heart without love
Don’t let your food turn nasty!
|
Food poisoning is a serious health
problem. It can cause severe illness and even death.
|
Food poisoning can seriously
damage the reputation of a business, damage the reputation of the food
industry, and damage the jobs of many workers.
|
As a person who handles food –
whether you are a kitchen hand, a food process worker, a shop assistant or a
waiter – you have an important responsibility to handle food safely. So:
|
•
protect other people from getting sick
|
•
protect your reputation in the food industry
|
•
protect your business, and
|
•
protect your job.
|
Food safety laws are designed to
ensure that food that is sold is safe to eat and free of any contamination.
|
•
Follow the food safety program
|
•
Follow the advice given by the
food safety
|
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.
Smile and Be Sweet
“The best way to win a friend is to listen and
Smile it only takes a minute” – Otto
|
