Illness ReportingQuestion 163 of 319
A line cook cuts his finger while slicing onions. The wound is small but bleeding. Which step is the correct way to allow him to keep working?
a.Wash his hands and resume work without covering the cut
b.Clean the wound, cover it with an impermeable bandage, and place a single-use glove or finger cot over the bandaged hand
c.Cover it with a tissue secured by tape
d.Apply only a fabric Band-Aid without a glove
Explanation
An open cut on the hand must be cleaned, covered with an IMPERMEABLE (waterproof) bandage, and then enclosed by a single-use glove or finger cot. This double barrier prevents both blood and bacteria from contacting food. A wound on other parts of the body must be covered with an impermeable cover plus clothing. If the wound is infected or pus-filled, the employee must be excluded from food work.
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