Chapter 11 Safe Facilities and Equipment Flashcards
Porosity
The extent to which a material will absorb liquids.
Resiliency
This is how well a material can respond to shock without breaking.
Coving
Curved, sealed edge placed between the floor and wall to eliminate sharp corners or gaps that would be impossible to clean. Coving also eliminates hiding places for pests and prevents moisture from deteriorating walls.
NSF
An organization that develops and publishes standards for the design of sanitary equipment. It also assesses and certifies that equipment has met these standards.
Potable
Drinkable water
Booster Heater
Water heated attached to hot-water lines leading to dish-washing machines or sinks. Raises water to the temperature required for the heat sanitizing of tableware and utensils.
Cross-Connection
Physical link through which contaminants from drains, sewers, or other wastewater sources can enter a drinkable water supply.
Backflow
The reverse flow of contaminants through a cross connection into a drinkable water supply.
Backsiphonage
When high water use in one area of an operation creates a vacuum in the plumbing system that sucks contaminants back into the water.
Vacuum Breaker
A backflow that occurs when high water use in one area of an operation creates a vacuum that sucks contaminants into the drinkable water supply.
Air Gap
An air space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially contaminated source.
Five Requirements for a Hand-washing Station
The five are
1: Must have hot and cold running water.
2: Must have soap.
3: Must have a way to dry hands that is always clean.
4: Must have a garbage container located nearby.
5: Must by signage that is clearly visible to tell staff to wash hands before returning to work.
