Gloves are perhaps one of the most critical resources from a safety perspective in a food service establishment.

But it is essential that gloves are changed frequently and that an operation keep cases on hand to protect the safety of the guests.

For catering gigs I like to supply each of the staff members with their own supply of a dozen or so gloves for the event. If they exhaust their supply, there is always more on site available at a central location.

For those who are self-catering their own parties... don't overlook the importance of some sort of plastic deli or latex exam gloves.