Hygiene and Food Safety

Knowing the guidelines of food safety is key in protecting consumer health and preventing toxic infections. Complying with a few basic rules of personal hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation of work surfaces, materials, utensils, and equipment that come in contact with food can help reduce, and even eliminate, the risk of contamination. The safe handling and storage of food can further help in reducing bacterial growth.

Target audience

Employers and employees involved in the handling of food.

Topics covered

• Personal hygiene
• Clothing
• Proper behavior
• How to wash your hands correctly
• When to wash your hands
• Health and injuries
• How to clean and sanitize
• Safe food handling
• Direct or cross-contamination
• Food storage
• Food safety

Instructional objectives

• Understand the risks involved in food handling
• Understand the importance of prevention
• Be aware of and apply all hygiene and food safety rules
• Be aware of the employers’ and the employees’ responsibilities
• Adopt a proper behavior in order to protect consumer health