Top 10 Tips for Glove Use
List Compiled by: ANFP Staff
Always Wear Gloves:
1. When handling ready-to-eat (RTE) foods or foods that are temperature controlled for safety (TCS).
2. Over hands wearing any type of approved wound covering.
3. Over hands with fingernail polish if working with any exposed food.
4. Over cloth cut-resistant gloves if handling RTE foods or raw food items.
Always Change Gloves:
1. At least every 4 hours when working on the same task.
2. With every new task OR interruption of the same task.
3. When damaged or soiled.
4. After touching hair, face, phone, or any handles.
5. After coughing or sneezing.
6. After using the phone.
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