Personal HygieneQuestion 110 of 320
A food handler puts on a fresh pair of single-use gloves. What must he do immediately BEFORE putting the gloves on?
a.Rinse the gloves in sanitizer
b.Wash his hands
c.Rub his hands on a clean towel
d.Nothing, gloves make handwashing unnecessary
Explanation
Hands must be washed before putting on single-use gloves, because gloves placed over dirty hands can be contaminated during use and through small tears. Gloves are a supplement to, not a replacement for, handwashing. Rinsing gloves in sanitizer or rubbing hands on a towel does not clean the hands underneath.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-301.14Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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