Chapter 11 - Safe Facilities and Equipment

Question 1

Porosity

Answer 1

The extent to which a material will absorb liquids.

Question 2

Resiliency

Answer 2

A material can react to a shock without breaking or cracking.

Question 3

Coving

Answer 3

A curved, sealed edge placed between the floor and the wall to eliminate sharp corners or gaps that would be impossible to clean.

Question 4

NSF

Answer 4

An organization that creates national standards.

Question 5

Potable

Answer 5

Drinkable water.

Question 6

Booster Heater

Answer 6

Used to maintain water temperatures.

Question 7

Cross-Connection

Answer 7

A physical link between safe water and dirty water.

Question 8

Backflow

Answer 8

The reverse flow of contaminats through a cross-connection into a drinkable water supply.

Question 9

Backsiphonage

Answer 9

When high water use in one area of an operation creates a vacuum in the plumbing system that sucks contaminants back into the water.

Question 10

Vacuum Breaker

Answer 10

A mechanical device the prevents backsiphonage.

Question 11

Air Gap

Answer 11

An air space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially contaminated source.

Question 12

Requirements for Handwashing Stations

Answer 12

Must have hot and cold running water.
Must have soap.
Must have a way to dry hands that is always clean.
Must have a garbage container located nearby.
Must by signage that is clearly visible to tell staff to wash hands before returning to work.