Worker Safety
Protects your hands when removing hot trays from the oven
Heat-resistant gloves.
Prevents hair from contaminating patient meals
Hairnet
PPE should be reused between shifts - T/F
False
Prevent falls on wet kitchen floors
Non-slip shoes.
After touching raw chicken, what two safety actions must happen before touching vegetables?
Remove gloves and wash hands.
What should staff do before putting on gloves?
Wash hands
Name two ways PPE protects staff
A properly tied apron ensures full coverage and protection for splashes and stains.
Gloves protect your hands/skin
Closed toe, nonslip shoes provide protection from accidental slip or falls
PPE prevents what type of contamination in food?
Cross contamination
A mask should cover these two body parts completely
Nose and mouth.
How does PPE contribute to staff confidence?
Provides security, reduces fear of accidents, improves focus
Name two ways PPE use protects patients
Prevents foodborne contamination; reduces the risk of physical contaminants
If your glove tears while plating food what do you do first
Stop immediately, remove gloves, wash hands, replace gloves