Microsoft Word 2007 ichrie conference Proceedings Final-Final 06-06-07. doc

 
2007 Annual International CHRIE Conference & Exposition 
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 Statement of the Problem 
How does food safety communication promote work place food safety in selected food service operations 
in the formal sector? 
 
Objectives of the Study 
The study was undertaken to achieve the following objectives: 
a)
To determine the scope and coverage of food safety training in selected food service operations
b)
To determine how such training aims to fill the gap between prescribed and actual practices 
c)
To uncover meanings given to food safety information acquired by food handlers, as well as myths and 
misconceptions regarding personal hygiene and food handling 
d)
To understand how factors such as interpersonal communication and participation, cultural factors and 
environmental conditions affect adherence to prescribed food safety practices
e)
To determine the importance of food safety practices to customers of these food services and their 
experiences of such practices in food service operations