PERSONAL HYGIENE

  • Good personal hygiene involves keeping all parts of the external body clean and healthy. It is important for maintaining both physical and mental health.
  • We are the best carriers of pathogen bacteria and other disease agents. Like Corona Virus
  • In people with poor personal hygiene, the body provides an ideal environment for germs to grow, leaving it vulnerable to infection.
  • On a social level, people may avoid a person with poor personal hygiene, which may result in isolation and loneliness.

  • There are many types of personal hygiene.

    The following list is a good starting point for someone looking to build a personal hygiene routine:

    • HAIRS
    • DENTAL
    • BODY
    • HAND WASH
    • NAILS
    • CLOTHING
    • SHOES & SOCKS
  • A chef needs to take shower twice a day i.e. before shift and after shift.
  • If a person is suffering from dandruff, it is necessary to cover hairs.
  • It is necessary to wash your hairs with a shampoo, to clean them properly.
  • Hair fall problem may occur food poisoning, so get it treated by specialist.
  • Chef must be clean shaved to avoid, but now a days, beards are acceptable but must be trimmed.
  • Dental hygiene involves more than just having white teeth. A good dental hygiene routine can help prevent issues such as gum disease and cavities. It can also prevent bad breath.
  • Several million sweat glands cover the human body. When bacteria break down sweat, the process creates a smell or body odor.
  • Washing the body will help prevent skin irritation, as well as removing the bacteria that cause body odor. Washing the hair removes oil and keeps a person looking clean and fresh.
  • If a person is suffering from any kind of skin disease , it is necessary to cover it during cooking and if it is spreading over body, need to get it property inspected, treated by a skin specialist.

  • Regular hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid spreading communicable diseases.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend washing the hands at certain times:

    • Before, During, And After Preparing Food
    • Before Eating Food
    • Before And After Looking After Anyone Who Is Vomiting Or Has Diarrhea
    • Before And After Treating A Cut Or Wound
  • After Going To The Bathroom
  • After Changing Diapers Or Cleaning Up A Child Who Has Used The Toilet
  • After Blowing The Nose, Coughing, Or Sneezing
  • After Touching Garbage Or Dirty Surfaces Or Objects
  • After Handling Pets Or Pet-related Items, Such As Food
  • Fingernails may harbor dirt and germs, contributing to the spread of bacteria.
  • It is easier for dirt and germs to collect under longer nails, so keeping them short can help reduce the risk of spreading infections.
  • Avoid nail polish during cooking as they can be a cause of food poisoning, if broken and mixed in food during preparation.
  • The cloths which we wear needs proper washing, cleaning and sanitizing. The dirty linen or clothing act as a carriers of harmful bacteria that may affect others health and one’s health.
  • The dirty cloth also affect personality.
  • The chef uniforms are washed on daily basis.
  • If the uniform gets spoiled or dirty during working hours, it is mandatory to change it.
  • A long working hours in kitchen may be a cause of bad smell in your feet. If problem is ignored, it can be dangerous too. (SORE FEET)
  • It is necessary to wash socks on daily basis.
  • If sore feet occurs, consult with doctor to heal it with proper medication.
  • Use anti-bacterial powder while wearing shoes to avoid itching and pain.
  • It is mandatory to wear shoes during working shift to protect from any fall of equipment.
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