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SECTION 3: SANITATION AND SAFETY
Manage Physical Facilities Robert L. Hall, EdD, WCMC, CEC, CCE, CCA, CHE
Learning Objectives and Key Points After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to:
Manage Physical Facilities to Ensure Compliance with Safety and Sanitation Guidelines
• Identify federal, state, and local safety laws/regulations/guidelines/ requirements
• Conduct routine maintenance inspection of equipment:
> Identify equipment maintenance requirements from manufacturer’s manuals
> Correct equipment malfunctions and potential problems > Monitor preventive maintenance schedule and contracts
• Organize workflow and use of equipment > Analyze tasks to determine overlapping effort or equipment use > Plan proper placement and use of equipment > Simplify work procedures and steps > Monitor workflow; identify and correct problems > Assure adequate hand washing sinks, lavatory facilities, and supplies
• Identify appropriate environmental controls for water supply, waste disposal, and ventilation
• Follow an integrated pest management system • Prepare a safety inspection checklist • Write an inspection report on hazards • Assure cleaning and sanitation of equipment, smallware, and space