Contamination & HygieneQuestion 99 of 240
Why must food workers wear a hat, hairnet, or other effective hair restraint?
a.To keep hair and dandruff from falling into food and to stop them from touching their hair
b.To keep their head warm in the cooler
c.To keep their hair styled
d.Only because customers prefer it
Explanation
Hair restraints keep loose hair and dandruff out of food and discourage workers from touching their hair, which contaminates hands. Beard guards are used for facial hair. This is a physical-contamination and hygiene control, not a matter of style or comfort.
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