Training courses for cosmetologists and food handlers are now available through the Department of Environmental Health.
Cosmetologists
Half-day training courses for people in the cosmetology industry are recommended for all new personnel in the the field and anyone whose local certification (which is good for three years) has expired.
Hairdressers, barbers, tattoo and body piercing technicians and other cosmetologists are advised to attend one of these important workshops.
Training will be held on 27 September, 25 October and 29 November, 9am-noon at the DEH office in the Cayman Islands Environmental Centre, 580 North Sound Road. There is a $15 registration fee, which also covers the course literature.
The workshops educate operators on safe hygiene practices within the industry, including equipment sterilisation and disinfection; and preventing the transmission of communicable diseases. They also update participants on DEH guidelines for operating cosmetology establishments.
Food handlers
People working in the food industry who have not yet taken one of the training courses, or who need to update their certification (which is good for three years), are advised to register to attend.
The course is offered on 21 September, 5 and 19 October, 2 and 23 November and 7 December from 9am to 4pm at the DEH conference room in the Cayman Islands Environmental Centre, 580 North Sound Road.
A $15 registration fee, which also covers course materials, should be paid at the DEH office any weekday.
“Operators of food businesses are reminded all personnel who handle food must be trained,” said Senior Food Safety Officer Gideon Simms.
He added that training will equip participants with sufficient knowledge to prevent food-borne illness and the spread of food-borne pathogens.
To register employees for these workshops or for more information, call 949-6696.
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