Food Safety Updates
Hazards
Food Safety: What do you know?
GMP's
1
Which Tree-Nut is no longer considered an allergen?
- Almonds
- Walnuts
-Coconut
- Peanuts
-Coconut
1
List (4) types of items recycled at HSL
-Shredded paper
-plastic bottles
-aluminium containers
-glass beverage containers
1
What are (4) ways an HSL employee can maintain good pest management?
- Practice good personal hygiene
-Report signs of pest
-Food storage in the designated locations
-Disposal of waste properly in the designated bins
1
Change Control refers to any changes in processes or materials and must be documented and assessed for impact on product quality.
True or False?
True
2
What range of temperature is considered a danger zone for food to collect bacteria?
(A) 0°F to40°F
(B) 40°F to 135°F
(C) 135°F to200°F
(D) Anything above 200°F
(B) 40°F to 135°F
2
Choose the correct answer.
This sign is commonly posted outside food production areas. What does it indicate?
(A) No diamonds allowed in this area
(B) No jewelry trading allowed in this area
(C) No weddings allowed in this area
(D) No jewelry allowed in this area
(D) No jewelry allowed in this area
2
What does ‘GMP’ in the sign below stand for:
(A) Good manufacturing practice
(B) Good manufacturing performance
(C) Genetically modified produce
(D) Great manufacturing practice
(A) Good manufacturing practice
2
Which organization is known for establishing GMP regulations in the United States?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
3
•Which artificial food colouring was banned this year?
- Vanilla
- Strawberry
-Red Dye No. 3
-Red Dye No. 3
The ban was prompted by studies that linked the dye to cancer in lab rats.
3
List (3) PPE you should wear when handling corrosive chemicals or cleaning agents
- Rubber gloves
- Eye/Face shield protection
-Respiration Protection
3
True or False.
You can always smell, see, or taste harmful bacteria in food that can cause illness.
(A) True
(B) False
(B) False
3
Which of the following is the correct sequence with regards to lifting objects correctly?
a) Plan the lift, stand on one leg, bend with knees not the back, grip securely and lift with the legs, carry, lower load carefully
b) Plan the lift, get close, using a stable base, bend with knees not the back, grip securely and lift with the legs, carry, lower load carefully
c) Plan the lift, get close, using a stable base, bend with the back and lift with one hand, carry while texting
d) Plan the lift, get close, using a stable base, bend with knees not the back, grip securely and lift with the legs, twist around objects in the way to get to where you need to be
b) Plan the lift, get close, using a stable base, bend with knees not the back, grip securely and lift with the legs, carry, lower load carefully
4
Which of the following agencies inspects, grades, and enforces standards of quality and wholesomeness for meat, poultry, milk, eggs, and grains?
(A) USDA
(B) CDC
(C) FDA
(D) EPA
(A) USDA
4
Choose the correct answer.
What does the sign below indicate?
(A) Candy-free zone
(B) Dairy-free zone
(C) Peanut-free zone
(D) All of the above
(C) Peanut-free zone
4
Who plays the biggest role in ensuring your safety at work?
YOU!
4
What does this symbol indicate?
(A) Hair-cut required
(B) Hairnet required
(C) Hardhat required
(B) Hairnet required
5
•When is this year's audit window?
July 25th to November 25th
5
List (2) designated assembly/muster points at HSL's Compound
-Plant Carpark
-Front of Admin Office
-South of RM loading Ramp
5
For how long (at a minimum) should you wash your hands before and after handling food?
(A) 15 seconds
(B) 20 seconds
(C) 30 seconds
(D) 60 seconds
(B) 20 seconds
5
What does GMP stand for and list the items that must be put on before entering the plant
Good Manufacturing Practices
- Beardnet
- Hairnet/ Bonnet
- Outer garments
-Steel tip boots/ Closed toed shoes