What are the safety features of a meat slicer?
We put together a list of safety tips and advice that will help prevent injuries and keep your employees safe.
- Proper Training.
- Use Cut Resistant Gloves.
- Never Touch the Blade Directly.
- Purchase a Slicer with a Covered Blade.
- Purchase a Slicer with Safety Switches.
- Use Lockout/Tagout Procedures When Cleaning.
What hazard is associated with a meat slicer?
When food slicers are in use, or turned off but still energized, the top and bottom of the slicer are hazardous areas where workers’ fingers and hands may contact the blade, causing serious cuts or amputations.
What must a food worker do before using the deli slicer?
Remove large food debris using a clean paper towel. Use a cleaning cloth applied with food sanitizer and hot water to wash down and wipe all areas of the meat slicer including corners and hard-to-reach areas. (Be careful with your hands and do not use abrasive tools to clean the slicer)
Why is it important to follow all safety precautions when using a meat slicer?
This tool has a sharp blade that rotates at high speeds, and it can cause serious injury.
When should a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized?
every 4 hours
* The FDA Food Code states that food contact surfaces, including slicers, should be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours (4–602.11[C]) (8), and that food contact surfaces should be disassembled before cleaning and sanitizing (4–202.11[A][5]) (8).
How often should meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized?
What are the five guidelines for the safe operation of a slicing machine?
Follow these tips for safe operation of a meat slicer:
- Wear cut-resistant gloves.
- Keep the work area free of clutter.
- Focus on the task.
- Never push meat with bare hands.
- Never reach across the slicer.
- Lock the blade when not in use.
- Clean with caution.
- Never tamper with the safety switch.
How do you take care of a meat slicer?
How to Clean a Meat Slicer
- Unplug your machine and set the blade to zero.
- Wipe away large food pieces with a paper towel or cloth.
- Take a new cloth, food-grade cleaner, and hot water and wipe down the blade, carriage, food chute, product pusher, and product catcher areas.
- Take a new towel and rinse areas with hot water.
What should you do after using a meat slicer?
You should perform a light clean after you use your meat cutter. Rinse it with hot water and a paper towel. But you must do a deep clean daily. Immerse each part of your unit in detergent and hot water, then spray each piece with sanitizer.
When must you wipe down the slicer?
once every four hours
CLEAN and SANITIZE deli slicers per manufacturer’s instructions at least once every four hours in order to prevent the growth of disease-causing bacteria.