What are the top 10 ways to keep food safe?
- Avoid overpacking your refrigerator. ...
- Be strategic loading your refrigerator. ...
- Allow leftovers to cool before storing them. ...
- Reheat leftovers the safe way. ...
- Know when leftovers in the fridge or freezer will expire. ...
- Thaw frozen foods the right way. ...
- Pay close attention to expiration dates.
- Always, always, always wash your hands.
- Clean utensils, cooking equipment and electrical appliances after every use.
- Separate raw food and ready-to-eat food.
- Wash fruits and vegetables before use.
- Keep dry food separate from liquids.
- Clean the kitchen after each food preparation.
- Keep Kids and Pets Out! Children and pets do not belong in the kitchen. ...
- Wear Shoes and Safe Clothing. ...
- Don't Rush. ...
- Always Use Hot Pads. ...
- Stir Away From Your Body. ...
- Learn how to Use Knives. ...
- Know Your Equipment and Handle it Properly. ...
- Clean Up Spills Promptly.
- keep clean;
- separate raw and cooked;
- cook thoroughly;
- keep food at safe temperatures; and.
- use safe water and raw materials.
- Keep high-risk food at 5 °C or below or above 60 °C to avoid the temperature danger zone and food poisoning.
- Store raw foods below cooked foods.
- Store food in suitable, covered containers.
- Avoid refreezing thawed foods.
- Check and observe the use-by dates on food products.
- Take special care with high-risk foods.
- Clean. Our health is in our hands! ...
- Chill. Food that is meant to be kept chilled should be! ...
- Cook. Properly cooking food minimises the risk of food poisoning. ...
- Separate. Cross-contamination is a major way for food borne diseases to spread.
- Always Report Unsafe Conditions. ...
- Wear protective equipment. ...
- Take breaks. ...
- Don't skip steps. ...
- Stay up to date with new procedures or protocols. ...
- Maintain proper posture. ...
- Offer guidance to new employees.
- Always wear shoes. ...
- Wear safe clothing. ...
- Avoid burns. ...
- Don't forget to wash your hands. ...
- Use different chopping boards for raw meat, fruits, and vegetables. ...
- Handle hot dishes with care. ...
- Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it.
- Your safety is your personal responsibility.
- Always follow the correct procedures.
- Never take shortcuts.
- Take responsibility and clean up if you made a mess.
- Clean and organize your workspace.
- Ensure a clear and easy route to emergency exits and equipment.
- Be alert and awake on the job.
- Follow the dress code. ...
- Wear safety gear. ...
- Maintain personal hygiene. ...
- Take responsibility for your personal safety. ...
- Maintain a clean workspace. ...
- Follow work procedures. ...
- Learn how to act in an emergency. ...
- Report accidents if they occur.
What are the 10 safety tips to be practice in the workplace?
- Train employees well. ...
- Reward employees for safe behavior. ...
- Partner with occupational clinicians. ...
- Use labels and signs. ...
- Keep things clean. ...
- Make sure employees have the right tools and have regular equipment inspections. ...
- Encourage stretch breaks. ...
- Implement safety protocols from the start.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm or cold water before, during, and after preparing food and before eating. Always wash hands after handling uncooked meat, chicken and other poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs.
- keep benches and tables clean and dry. ...
- keep kitchen equipment and tools clean and dry. ...
- only use clean plates, cups, utensils, chopping boards etc. ...
- keep tea towels clean and dry and wash them regularly. ...
- clean sponges, scourers & dish brushes after each use.
- Improve safety culture. My number one tip is to improve your workplace safety culture! ...
- Avoid worker fatigue. ...
- Hazard communication. ...
- Take breaks to move. ...
- Keep good posture. ...
- Ensure everyone is wearing PPE. ...
- Use tools and machines properly. ...
- Always be aware of emergency exits and plans.
The 4Cs of food hygiene
Cleaning. Cooking. Chilling. Cross-contamination.
Drawing on the Five A's Framework of Food Security4 we stress the importance of reflecting each of the Five A's in the definition, which includes: availability, accessibility, adequacy, acceptability and agency.
- Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited. ...
- Keep Your Privacy Settings On. ...
- Practice Safe Browsing. ...
- Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure. ...
- Be Careful What You Download. ...
- Choose Strong Passwords. ...
- Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites. ...
- Be Careful What You Post.
- Greet the guests.
- Offer a beverage.
- Serve beverages and offer an appetizer.
- Take food order.
- Serve food.
- Two-five minute check back.
- Clear plates and glassware.
- Suggest desserts and after dinner drinks.
The three components of food security—availability (having sufficient quantities of appropriate food available), access (having adequate income or other resources to access food), and utilization/consumption (having adequate dietary intake and the ability to absorb and use nutrients in the body)—provide the basis for ...
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