Wendy
If there is no evidence that skin contact would cause product contamination,
it is difficult in my view to justify her not being able to continue in her
normal work. However, it might also be advisable (belt and braces comes to
mind here) to take some additional precautions.
How much direct contact with the food does she have? If there is no direct
contact, could there be indirect contact, e.g. by contamination of objects
that would then be in contact with the food? Would the wearing of suitable
gloves, with hand decontamination (alcohol sanitiser) priot to donning the
gloves and following glove removal be a possible method of avoiding contact
with food or surfaces that might come into contact with the food.
Obviously, with not detailed knowledge of just what she does and of the
actual workplace environment, these can only be generalised suggestions. If
you need more feel free (as usual) to give me a call.
Chris
Chris Packham
FRSPH, FIIRSM, FInstSMM, MCMI, RSP, MBICSc
EnviroDerm Services
Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN
Tel: 01386 832 311
Mobile: 07818 035 898
www.enviroderm.co.uk
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