This question is posted on the N&MW network...Would welcome your expertise on this? Are clean hands more important?
Hello,
I have a question regarding the use of a plastic disposable blue aprons for serving food. Our food handlers/catering personnel are wearing clean scrubs and do not have any other patient contact. As long as their hands and uniform are clean, what is the purpose of the blue apron? It could be another piece of extra plastic we could discard. Any ideas/critiques/suggestions welcome! Many thanks
My understanding is that there is no requirement in environmental health guidance or legislation for aprons to be worn. You do not see chefs/waiters/waitresses wearing plastic aprons in restaurants! I imagine it might be wanted to protect clothing from food splashes, but it serves no IPC or food hygiene purpose that I'm aware of. And when you consider where rolls of aprons are often kept in storage, it's not even that we could say they will be cleaner than the clothing worn.
thank you very much Graham!
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