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Table 3 Observations on personal hygiene of respondents

From: Food safety knowledge and practices among raw meat handlers and the microbial content of raw meat sold at Kumasi Abattoir Butchery Shops in Kumasi, Ghana

Statements

Responses

Yes

No

Wearing an apron during work

29 (58)

21 (42)

Use of gloves while working

0 (0)

50 (100)

Washing of hands before touching raw meat

50 (100)

0 (0)

Use of a nose mask during work

19 (38)

31 (62)

Wearing a cap during work

21 (42)

29 (58)

Wearing waterproof footwear during

9 (18)

41 (82)

Meat and money are handled by the same person

45 (90)

5 (10)

Nails short and clean

50 (100)

0 (0)

Cleanliness of working clothes

50 (100)

0 (0)