Basic Hygiene
What is hand washing?
the most effective way to prevent the transfer of infection and germs.
What is Infectious?
Universal precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as though they are this.
What are fire extinguishers?
Staff should know where these devices are located and how to use them
What are exit signs?
These signs should be clearly visible throughout the facility
What is washing?
Raw fruits and vegetables should receive this before serving
What is 20 Seconds?
You should wash your hands for this minimum amount of time while lathering.
What is protective latex gloves?
These should be worn before touching blood, urine, feces, saliva or other body substances
What are gas, water, and electricity?
Staff should know how to shut off these three major utilities
What are shut and locked?
Storage room and janitor closet doors should be in this condition when not in use.
What are gloves and hairnets/caps?
Food handlers should wear these when appropriate while preparing food.
What is handling food?
Hands should be washed before and after activity involving food
What are the masks and googles?
These should be worn when splashing or airborne contaminants are possible
What are exit doors?
During business hours, these doors should be unlocked
What is by every phone?
Emergency numbers such as Police, Poison Control, and Fire Department should be posted here
What is separate from each other?
Chemicals and food should be stored in this relationship to one another
What is the inside of the sink?
If your hands touch this part of the sink during washing, you must wash again
What is the floor or on clothing?
Linens should never be placed in this location
What are fire, tornado, and earthquake emergencies?
Staff must understand procedures for these three disaster situations
What is good repair?
Electrical cords should have no tears and be in this condition
What is leaving it out of the refrigerator?
Food should not be thawed by doing this
What is a paper towel?
This should be used to turn off faucets after washing your hands
What is personal clothing?
Soiled items and equipment should be prevented from touching this
What is the Bomb Threat and Emergency Procedures book?
This emergency procedure book must be available and contain current information
What is properly labeled?
Chemicals should always be stored, locked, and this
What is the three-sink method with a sanitizing chlorine rinse?
Cooking, serving, and eating surfaces are sterilized using this sink process