Fitness To Work

The aim of this information is to prevent the introduction of infection into the workplace and subsequently into food by food handlers which can be achieved by implementing several but simple practices in the work place.

Food handlers have a legal duty to inform their employer if:

• They have suffered from vomiting or diarrhoea whilst on holiday;
• They have suffered from vomiting or diarrhoea at home;
• If anyone in their household has suffered the above symptoms;
• They have Typhoid fever;
• They have Paratyphoid fever; Other infectious diseases;
• They have infected cuts or sores;
• If a food handler has suffered from any of the above symptoms they must visit their doctor and inform them they are a food handler.