1.1.7

Question 1

What is standard 1.1.7

Answer 1

Proper hand washing

Question 2

What is the objective of standard 1.1.7

Answer 2

Food provider must have a written or verbal handwashing procedure describing to all employees and visitors the proper method and frequency for washing hands.

Question 3

what should the FPs hand washing procedure include?

Answer 3

1. describe the proper method and frequency of hand washing.
2. specify that all employees and visitors wash their hands prior to;
   - entering food handling areas
   - before starting work
   - before putting on or replacing gloves
   - following breaks, visiting toilets, eating, drinking,
   - coughing, sneezing and smoking
   - touching contaminated surfaces

Question 4

How would you verify this standard in a v-audit?

Answer 4

1. verify if fp has and follows a hand washing procedure in accordance with this standard and guidelines and whether this procedure is written or verbal
2. conduct spot checks to verify compliance