SANITATION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE – Labeling, Storage, and Use of Toxic Chemicals
INTRODUCTION
Toxic chemicals are routinely used in all aspects of the food manufacturing process. Proper labeling, storage and use of these chemicals minimize the chance of finished product contamination as well as enhance employee safety.
MATERIALS
1. Supplies
a. Gloves
b. Goggles
c. Spill containment supplies
2. Hazards
a. Chemicals can cause damage to skin and eyes.
b. Chemicals used in the manufacturing and sanitation processes are approved for use in the food industry.
PROCEDURE
1. Labeling:
a. All chemicals, including mixed chemicals, should be properly labeled.
b. Chemical wastes should be labeled with red tags supplied by Environmental Health and
Safety (EHS).
2. Chemical storage:
a. Chemicals should be stored and handled in an area that is dry, well ventilated, and
separate from food handling areas.
b. All chemicals are to be stored so that incompatibles are not next to each other.
c. Chemical wastes should be stored in primary containers that are compatible with the
waste and leak proof. These primary containers should be held in secondary containment
in an approved accumulation area.
d. Stored chemicals must be inventoried annually.
e. Chemicals no longer in use or past their expiration date must be manifested to EHS for
disposal.
3. Chemical usage:
a. Chemical agents, including detergents and sanitizers, should be used in a manner that
prevents contamination of food, packaging materials, and food contact surfaces.
b. Chemicals should be mixed and stored in clean, labeled containers.
4. Training:
a. Chemicals should be handled by properly trained personnel.
b. Within 90 days of hire, all employees that will work with chemicals are required to attend
an initial training provided by EHS. Annual refreshers for that training are mandatory.
c. Material safety data sheets for the chemicals currently in use are located in the CIP room
or they can be accessed on the internet.
RECORDKEEPING
1. Chemical and hazardous waste handling training records will be maintained.
2. Records of the annual chemical inventory will be maintained.
3. A waste review log will be maintained at each accumulation area.
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