PEST AND RODENT CONTROL, PERSONNEL HYGIENE NOTES, food safety and standards notes abt 5211 2 year 1 semester

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PEST AND RODENT CONTROL.
PERSONNAL HYGIENE
Pests (cockroaches, flies, other insects) and
rodents entering or infesting food
establishments are potential sources of
biological and physical hazards. Poorly
executed pest control programs and careless
storage and use of pesticides may result in
chemical hazards.
Following are the ways to control :-
1. Make sure that food handlers are
supervised and appropriately trained and
instructed in food hygiene matters.
2. Make sure that the doors, windows and
other openings are fitted with insect- proof
screens that can be easily removed for
cleaning.
3. In case of rodents use live capture
trays where the infestation is at a small
level.
4. Use pesticides in accordance with
safety guidelines that are specifically
approved for the intended situation. Only

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appropriately trained persons may be
allowed to apply such chemicals.
PERSONNAL HYGIENE
Food handlers should strictly follow good
hygiene practices. Personal hygiene is a habit
and is a part of good grooming which makes a
person more attentive at work.
The person :
# Should stay home when sick.
# should change gloves each time when
handling veg. food after handling non- veg.
food.
# should wear clogs and safety shoes meant
only for that particular area.
# never use bare hands, especially when
handling ready to eat food.
# use headgear or hair net to prevent loose
hair from entering food.
# Don’t wear jewelry like necklaces, chains,
bangles, rings, wristwatches, etc. while
preparing food.

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# • Should wash hand thoroughly with clean
water before the start of work and after every
touching or scratching of any part of the body.