A food handler with long hair should

• A. Tie behind the head with no restraint
• B. Wear a headband without restraint
• C. Cover it with a restraint
• D. Shave head

Answer: (C)

Keeping long hair contained with a hair restraint protects food from hair contamination and keeps the work area clean. A hair restraint such as a hat, hairnet, or cap fully covers all hair, preventing shedding and contact with food or utensils. That’s why covering it with a restraint is the best choice: it ensures hair is fully enclosed and cannot fall into food. Tying hair behind the head with no restraint can still let hair slip out or fall loose. A headband alone doesn’t confine the hair, so it offers inadequate protection. Shaving the head isn’t a required or practical solution for food safety.