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Summary

As a food handler one may harbour

disease organisms on the skin and other
parts of the body thus personal

hygiene becomes very important in saving
food from any kind of harm or contamination.

Strict hygiene should always be followed by all the

food handlers and employees working in food establishment.

The employer must keep a check that all employees are

adhering to cleanliness and personal hygiene.

Provisions for basic facility such as restrooms and lockers should

be provided by the employer and most importantly, basic

handwashing facility is present wherever required.

Regular medical check-ups of the employees should be done
and persons suffering from any illness should not be allowed to

handle food.

It is also important to provide a clean and comfortable work

environment and well-balanced meals while on duty will help
In increasing performance at work.

“Consumers must be well informed on food safety practices”