Wendys Training Practice Test

What should a food handler do if they have a cut on their hand?

1. Bandage the cut and wear a single-use glove

2. Keep the cut uncovered

3. Ignore the cut

4. Wear a thick glove

The correct answer is: Bandage the cut and wear a single-use glove

A food handler with a cut on their hand should bandage the cut and wear a single-use glove. This practice is essential for food safety and hygiene. Bandaging the cut helps protect the wound from contamination and prevents any potential pathogens from entering the food. Additionally, wearing a single-use glove provides an extra layer of protection, ensuring that the food being prepared remains safe from bacteria or contaminants that could arise from the wound. This combination of actions demonstrates a commitment to maintaining health standards in food handling, which is critical in preventing foodborne illnesses. It’s important to address injuries properly to protect both the food and the consumers. Other options do not adequately ensure safety; leaving the cut uncovered could lead to contamination, ignoring it risks health issues for both the food handler and consumers, and wearing a thick glove would not provide adequate protection or hygiene as it may not be designed for food service.