Food Laboratories Safety Rules

Nutrition and Food Science Lab Manual

Welcome to the Food Lab of Serangoon Garden Secondary School. You will embark on a wonderful journey, but before you begin, here are some important pointers you have to take note to ensure a safe and pleasant experience.

Theory Lessons

Before the start of the lesson, you have to:

• arrive in class punctually

• line up in twos outside the Food Lab

• wait for teacher’s instructions before entering the classroom

At the start of the lesson, always remember to;

• place your bags at the back of the lab, but do not block the door

• bring along your Textbook, Workbook and stationery

• sit at your allocated seating

• greet teacher

During Lesson, you are

• work purposefully and not misbehave

• not allowed to leave the classroom without permission

• obtain a pass from the teacher if you need to leave the classroom

• not allowed to take or use any materials form Food lab without teacher’s permission

• not allowed to use vulgarities at all times (School values: Respect)

At the end of each lesson, always ensure that

• all chairs are in an orderly manner

• litter have been cleared

• all materials used have been returned to its proper place

• thank teacher and leave the lab in an orderly manner

Practical Sessions

For all practical sessions, you are expected to obey the 5 laws:

1. Rights to Hygiene

• Put on apron at all times, remove only when you leave the lab.

• Nails are to be kept short and clean. Hair must be tidy. Girls to tie long hair back.

1. Rights to Listen

• Listen to teacher’s instructions at all times.

1. Rights to Cleanliness

• Wash your hand before and after handling food.

• Do not sneeze or cough into food.

• Use separate chopping board when cutting raw and cooked food.

• Throw rubbish in the bin provided.

• Clear used towels into pails provided.

1. Rights to a Clean Environment

• Use only what is required (ingredients/utensils). Do not remove excess ingredients from the lab.

• No eating is allowed unless for food tasting and sensory evaluation purposes.

1. Rights to Safety

• No running in the lab at all times.

• Do not leave stove unattended during cooking.

• Switch of gas and electrical switches after each practical.