Food Safety and Glove Usage Quiz

Gloves are essential for food safety but should not replace handwashing. Always wash hands before wearing single-use, disposable gloves. Gloves can be worn for up to four hours if working on one task, as bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in that time. Change gloves if switching tasks, taking breaks, or if they become torn or dirty. Never wash or reuse disposable gloves, and discard them even after short breaks.

Why should gloves not be used as a replacement for handwashing?

• Gloves are not effective against all bacteria.

• Gloves can cause allergic reactions.

• Gloves are expensive to use frequently.

• Gloves do not eliminate the need for clean hands.

What is the maximum duration for wearing single-use gloves while performing a single task?

• Two hours

• Eight hours

• Four hours

• Six hours

Why is it important to change gloves after four hours of use?

• Gloves become uncomfortable.

• Gloves lose their elasticity.

• Bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels.

• Gloves become visibly dirty.

When should you change your gloves?

• Only at the end of the day

• When they become torn or dirty

• When they feel uncomfortable

• Every hour

What should you do with gloves if you take a short break?

• Store them for later use

• Throw them away

• Wash and reuse them

• Keep them on if the break is less than five minutes