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:

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.

Rights to Listen

Listen to teacher’s instructions at all times.

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.

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.

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.

Report any accidents to the teacher, even if it is a minor one. If all of you play your part, everyone will have a wonderful & exciting time in the lab.