Hand hygiene and body hygiene
Hand hygiene and body hygiene are important components of a hygienic food production process, and ensuring these aspects in individuals and staff presents a significant challenge for management. This is especially true when the work environment consists of different departments, each requiring a specific level of hygiene status.
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Body and hand hygiene as a ritual in the food industry
Cross-contamination occurs when (pathogenic) microorganisms from product A end up on product B. This happens when a contaminated product comes in contact with an uncontaminated product, but microorganisms can also be transferred via hands or body. The risk of cross-contamination decreases when personal hygiene is optimal, and hands, in particular, are well cleaned through handwashing, skin care, and hand disinfection.
Proposed body and hand hygiene policy
Large groups of people can be checked at fixed times. Monitoring individuals, for example, after a toilet visit or lunch break, is virtually impossible. Effective handwashing relies on the correct application of the appropriate cleaning agents. Encouraging fixed rituals increases the effectiveness of cleaning agents and thereby improves personal hygiene and care.
Based on this information, it can be stated that enforced disinfection using hygiene technology such as sinks with sensor control, hygiene sluices, and hygiene stations keeps a significant portion of microbial problems at bay, and staff are obliged to disinfect upon entering the work environment. Implementing the right policy and procedures around hygiene and ritualizing proper cleaning will minimize the build-up of potentially pathogenic microorganisms and significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Optimal hand hygiene
As a premium reseller, Brilliant Group B.V. offers a wide range of hand cleaning products from the quality brand Ecolab. Additionally, we are able to instruct staff on the correct procedures around hand hygiene using engaging communication materials and complementary courses. Ecolab's hand disinfectants meet legal requirements for hand disinfection and are registered with the College for the Authorization of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (CTGB). Therefore, they are suitable for use in the food industry.