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Hygiene Matters
Created by Stephanie Richardson
Benedictine University
Uniform Hands
. . .they can cause serious
sickness. Wear a uniform
that is clean and tidy.
Pathogens look cool, but. . .
Please represent this facility well.
Natural nails are best!
!
No artificial nails are
allowed because they are
pathogen hotspots and
can cause gloves to rip
and tear.
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No nail polish is allowed
because polish could

2. Safety First!
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Food handlers must have
the highest standards of
personal hygiene because
they have the potential of
making many people sick
when their standards are
lowered.
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Hair
!
Wear a hair restraint to
keep hair from falling into
food.
Jewelry
NOT
IN
THE
KITCHEN
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Includes guidelines for:
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Jewelry
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Hair
!
Hands
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Uniforms
Jewelry can harbor
microorganisms or it can fall
into food, so leave it at home.
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Exception: A plain wedding
band may be worn.
Remember to wash your hat
on the weekend!