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PERSONNEL 2b. Personnel wounds properly covered PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE Cuts or burns on a food workers hands are a direct threat for introducing disease-causing bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus into food. A water-tight barrier is required to cover cuts and burns on worker's hands and wrists. Cuts or burns on the arms are less of a concern when usual food preparation practices are employed, therefore, no barrier is required. However, if the food preparation practices involve contact of the exposed portions of the arms with food, a barrier equivalent to that required for the hands and wrist would be necessary. Bandages worn over cuts and burns are not considered adequate covers. Bandages must be covered with a water tight barrier to prevent leakage from the cut or burn through the bandage into the food. |
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