Importance of hygiene work practices (FIRST DOT POINT)

Question 1

What is hygiene?

Answer 1

Refers to the cleanliness of an establishment and includes both personal and environmental hygiene.

Question 2

How can the quality of food produced within an establishment be reflected using hygienic practices?

Answer 2

Can be reflected in the level of hygiene displayed in both the premises and the workers.

Question 3

Why is hygiene important?

Answer 3

To ensure quality products, customer satisfaction, repeat business and high staff morale.

Question 4

What are the main consequences of poor hygiene?

Answer 4

It reflects badly on an enterprise and will see a rise in food-borne illnesses, customer dissatisfaction and a loss of reputation and business.

Question 5

What are the consequences of poor hygiene on customers?

Answer 5

• More likely to contract food borne illness– which can result in physical discomfort and possible complications.
• May have to take time off work and incur medical costs.

-In severe cases can lead to death.

Question 6

What are the consequences of poor hygiene on workers?

Answer 6

-Can have the ability to create absenteeism, reduce staff morale and see an increased turnover of staff.

-Reduced workload for staff and subsequent reduction in wages- due to potential involuntary cessation of business.

Question 7

What are the consequences of poor hygiene on colleagues?