Assessment: Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

In this lesson, we will go through an overview of compliance and how food safety is the responsibility of everyone on board. We will also understand the role of those working in a food environment in internal food safety inspections/audits.

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Microbiological Hazards

Microbiological Hazards

In this lesson, we will cover the different types of microbes, the main causes of microbiological multiplication and survival factors; factors that influence the multiplication of food poisoning bacteria; the conditions under which spores and toxins are formed and the consequences these may have for food safety; the temperatures that support the most rapid multiplication of food poisoning bacteria; methods of minimising and preventing bacterial multiplication as well as the methods used to destroy food poisoning bacteria in food.

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Contamination Hazards and Control - Your Role as Supervisor

Contamination Hazards and Control - Your Role as Supervisor

By the end of this lesson, you will outline the responsibilities of those working in a catering environment when identifying hazards posed by and procedures to control, microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic contamination. Learn how microbiological, physical and chemical contamination and cross-contamination can be controlled throughout the food production process and gain knowledge of common foods which cause allergic reactions.

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Food Poisoning, Control and Personal Hygiene

Food Poisoning, Control and Personal Hygiene

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline the definitions of carrier, food poisoning, incubation period and vulnerable (risk) groups. Common symptoms and duration of food poisoning. Causes of food poisoning. The responsibilities of food handlers and the ship. The requirement for adequate training of food handlers, the requirement for handwashing facilities and the requirement for crew to report personal illness.

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The Yacht Environment and Equipment

The Yacht Environment and Equipment

In this lesson, you will learn how good design can help avoid cross-contamination through workflow and layout. You will also learn the hazards associated with poor design and construction of food premises, the importance of using washing/cleaning facilities and equipment appropriately and the need for good lighting; the hazards associated with damaged equipment and surfaces in a food room need for good ventilation; and the role of those working in a catering environment regarding equipment and premises including the action to take if damaged equipment or surfaces are identified in a food room.

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Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning and Disinfection

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline reasons for cleaning, use of chemicals and safe storage of cleaning chemicals and materials.

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Food Pests and Control

Food Pests and Control

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline common food pests, signs of food pests and basic control measures for food pests.

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Food Safety Management from Purchase to Service: HACCP

Food Safety Management from Purchase to Service: HACCP

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline an awareness of the law regarding food safety management systems and temperature control.

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An Introduction to Internal Auditing

An Introduction to Internal Auditing

This lesson is aimed at encouraging supervisors to continue thier learning for auditing.

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News

News

In this lesson, you will find links to further reading relating to actual food safety outbreaks.

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Final Assessment

Final Assessment

In this lesson, you will go through a final assessment to identify the level of knowledge you have gained from this course.

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Assessment: Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

  • 7
  • Questions
  • No time limit
  • Unlimited attempts
  • 80%
  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 7

Which of the following is the BEST meaning of ‘food safety’?

Question 2 of 7

Which of the following are factors which affect bacterial multiplication?

Question 3 of 7

After cooking meat which is to be served cold, why should it be rapidly cooled?

Question 4 of 7

What do you do if you notice a problem in food safety?

Question 5 of 7

Which of the following is the MOST common cause of food safety issues?

Question 6 of 7

Which of the following would be the MOST serious effect of poor food safety practices?

Question 7 of 7

What are the 4 categories of food safety hazards?

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Which of the following is the BEST meaning of ‘food safety’?

Using enough cleaning chemicals to keep surfaces clean.
Your answer
Washing hands regularly throughout the day.
Your answer
Keeping food at the right temperature so that bacteria will not multiply.
Your answer
Ensuring food is free from harm of any kind.
Your answer

Which of the following are factors which affect bacterial multiplication?

Nutrients, pH, temperature and dust.
Your answer
Nutrients, pH, light and temperature.
Your answer
Nutrients, pH, available water and temperature.
Your answer
Temperature, available water, light and pH.
Your answer

After cooking meat which is to be served cold, why should it be rapidly cooled?

To prevent spores from surviving in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from contaminating food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from multiplying in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from germinating in food.
Your answer

What do you do if you notice a problem in food safety?

Report to your Head of Department (manager or supervisor).
Your answer
Report to the Maritime Coast Guard Agency.
Your answer
Try and fix it and hope for the best.
Your answer
Report to the next person on duty.
Your answer

Which of the following is the MOST common cause of food safety issues?

Preparing food too far in advance and storing at room temperature.
Your answer
Washing hands before entering any food areas.
Your answer
Cooking food throughly and serving immediately.
Your answer
Removing food from packaging and labelling it.
Your answer

Which of the following would be the MOST serious effect of poor food safety practices?

Poor working conditions.
Your answer
Food poisoning.
Your answer
Higher running costs.
Your answer
More food waste.
Your answer

What are the 4 categories of food safety hazards?

Chemical, Raw Meats, Physical and Pest Control.
Your answer
Microbiological, Chemical, Physical, and Allergenic.
Your answer
Raw Meats, Microbiological, Chemical and Pest Control.
Your answer
Chemical, Allergenic, Microbiological and Personal Hygiene.
Your answer
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Which of the following is the BEST meaning of ‘food safety’?

Using enough cleaning chemicals to keep surfaces clean.
Your answer
Washing hands regularly throughout the day.
Your answer
Keeping food at the right temperature so that bacteria will not multiply.
Your answer
Ensuring food is free from harm of any kind.
Your answer

Which of the following are factors which affect bacterial multiplication?

Nutrients, pH, temperature and dust.
Your answer
Nutrients, pH, light and temperature.
Your answer
Nutrients, pH, available water and temperature.
Your answer
Temperature, available water, light and pH.
Your answer

After cooking meat which is to be served cold, why should it be rapidly cooled?

To prevent spores from surviving in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from contaminating food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from multiplying in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from germinating in food.
Your answer

What do you do if you notice a problem in food safety?

Report to your Head of Department (manager or supervisor).
Your answer
Report to the Maritime Coast Guard Agency.
Your answer
Try and fix it and hope for the best.
Your answer
Report to the next person on duty.
Your answer

Which of the following is the MOST common cause of food safety issues?

Preparing food too far in advance and storing at room temperature.
Your answer
Washing hands before entering any food areas.
Your answer
Cooking food throughly and serving immediately.
Your answer
Removing food from packaging and labelling it.
Your answer

Which of the following would be the MOST serious effect of poor food safety practices?

Poor working conditions.
Your answer
Food poisoning.
Your answer
Higher running costs.
Your answer
More food waste.
Your answer

What are the 4 categories of food safety hazards?

Chemical, Raw Meats, Physical and Pest Control.
Your answer
Microbiological, Chemical, Physical, and Allergenic.
Your answer
Raw Meats, Microbiological, Chemical and Pest Control.
Your answer
Chemical, Allergenic, Microbiological and Personal Hygiene.
Your answer
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