Personal Protective Equipment in Food Production

0.42 Hrs
SKU: JCOM-40216

Understanding and properly using PPE for food safety is essential for preventing contamination, protecting workers, and ensuring regulatory compliance in food manufacturing. In order to prevent food contamination, a food handler must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, hairnets, and protective clothing. This course provides an overview of what food workers should use to prevent cross-contamination, including proper glove usage, sanitization protocols, and best practices for maintaining a hygienic food production environment. Participants will learn industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and practical applications of PPE to enhance workplace safety and food hygiene.

Personal Protective Equipment in Food Production

Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List different types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Explain how the proper use of PPE can protect employees
  • Discuss how the proper use of PPE can prevent contamination
  • Recall the risks of not wearing and/or removing PPE correctly

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author | Angie Surtani

Results-oriented Leader with 25+ years of experience in the food industry. Proficient in maintaining food safety systems and dedicated to quality and product compliance in accordance with HACCP protocols, Preventive Controls, GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, PRIMUSGFS etc.) and FSMA requirements. Team-oriented approach with management, production leaders, and plant employees to ensure compliance with Food Laws and Regulations as required by FDA, USDA, and third-party agencies.

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