Meat Slicer Safe Work Procedure

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Division: RETSD Analysis By: Kildonan- Date: Jun/25/2009 East Colleg iate

Department: Kildonan-East Collegiate Supervisor: Frequency: Hourly

Job Title: Culinary Arts Approved By: JSA Number: CA2

Job Title: Meat Slicer CA2 Job Performed By: Teacher and or stude nts

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chef Jacket, apron, hair net and chef hat.

GENERAL NOTES: No nail polish, gel nails, jewelry (including watches), cell phones, or music devices allowed in the kitchen. Hair must not be visible outside of the hair net or chef’s hat. JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS:

Step Description Hazard Controls 1 Ensure meat slicer is securely The slicer knife is very sharp. Exercise All staff is trained by staff in the operation if the meat slicer. Please placed on stable, flat surface. extreme caution when working near the wear safety gloves when using this machine. Always check for proper Ensure meat slicer is in its knife. Surface not stable, slicer may fall or assemble of the machine. correct operating position before be unstable for slicing. Risk of cutting the slicer is in use. Ensure meat hands if not assembled properly. sliver is assembled properly (top knife cover secured and index knob at "0" setting.) 2 Place wax paper or catching pan Meat juices could run onto floor etc. Always use wax paper or the catching pan under the carriage tray. under carriage tray of meat Causing slipping hazard if catching pan is slicer. not used.

Page 1 of 3 Print Date: Jun/25/2009 3 Pull carriage all the way toward Proper placement of carriage ensures the Never place meat product in carriage tray unless the carriage has you until it reaches its stop. With safe use of body mechanics preventing reached its stop (pull toward worker). the meat grip out of the way, strains. place the product to be sliced on the carriage tray. 4 Adjust the fence by loosening Meat might fall off tray if not angled Ensure the fence is adjusted and thumb screw is tightened. the thumb screw and sliding the securely. fence so that it is close to the product but not pushing against it. Tighten the thumb screw. 5 Ensure meat is secured by the If hot meat is not secure, hot meat may Meat grip should always secure the meat. Always plug in machine meat grip. Set thickness of slice fall against worker (risk of burn). If the and then turn on slicer. Always use the tray handle or meat grip with the index knob. Plug in switch knob is pulled out before plugging when slicing meat. Ensure the switch knob is pushed in and the meat slicer and turn on the slicer in there is a risk of injury to the worker. If machine is unplugged and blade completely stopped. by pulling the switch knob. Use carriage tray handle or meat grip handle the carriage tray handle and is not used a risk of cutting hands on the or/meat grip to push the blade of meat slicer is greater. If not carriage back and forth to slice switched off before unplugging blade will the meat. To turn off, push in still be turning, potential cause for serious the switch knob and unplug the injury. If slicer blade is not set at "0" machine. Turn the index knob worker cleaning the machine could get fully clockwise (set at 0). cut. 6 This machine must be Bacteria build up and chance of food This machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each thoroughly cleaned and sanitized poisoning. days operation or anything it is not to be used for an extended period after each days operation to of time. anytime it is not to be used for an extended period of time. 7 Unplug machine power cord and If cleaning when machine is plugged in Always wear mesh safety glove when cleaning the meat slicer. turn the index knob fully there is a risk of electrocution. If slicer Always make sure the blade of slicer has stopped turning. clockwise before cleaning the blade is still turning there is a risk of slicer. Ensure slicer blade has bodily injury. stopped turning before attempting to clean machine. Meat Slicer Safe Work Procedure

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8 Unscrew the thumb screw to Exposed blade extremely hazardous as Ensure mesh safety gloves are worn, and extreme caution is used. loosen the carriage tray. Remove the blade is sharp. Hand contact with the carriage tray, for washing at blade causes serious injury. the pot wash. Carefully disassemble the top knife cover and sharpener. Wash and rinse both sides of the top knife cover and deflector at the pot wash. 9 Use mild detergent in hot water Wiping blade with unprotected hands Always wear mesh gloves and proceed with caution. Follow proper solution and a clean cloth. increases risk of serious bodily harm. Risk procedures, and use extreme caution when cleaning around the Carefully wash and rinse both of bodily harm if proper procedure not blade and all surfaces of the machine. sides of the knife by wiping followed. outward from the centre. Wash all surfaces of the machine. Rinse with fresh hot water and another clean cloth. Sanitize with sanitizing solution. 10 Ensure index knob is set at 0 Same risk as above. Use extreme caution when reassembling the machine, wear mesh (turned fully clockwise) before safety glove for all reasons stated above and follow proper reassembling the machine. procedures. Reassemble the machine. Attach the deflector. Replace the knife cover. Attach the knife sharpener. Attach the carriage tray and tighten thumb screw.

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