Rules that affect Food Handlers

Any person who handles food is legally obliged to meet certain levels of hygiene and food safety. These include:

• Reporting any symptoms which could indicate a foodborne illness before starting their shift. The employer will advise of actions they must take, these actions must then be complied with
• Cuts should be reported to a supervisor and covered with a suitable protective dressing. If the wound is septic then a significant threat is posed to the environment by harmful bacteria
• All policies and procedures set by the employer regarding food hygiene and safety must be followed