Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-11-.15
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 420-3-11-.15 - Poisonous Or Toxic Materials(1) Materials Permitted - There shall be present in hotels only those poisonous or toxic materials necessary for maintaining and cleaning the premises, maintaining the landscaped grounds, maintaining the swimming pool/spa, washing linens and towels, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils, and controlling insects and rodents.(2) Labeling of Materials - Containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be prominently and distinctly labeled according to law for easy identification of contents.(3) Storage of Materials (a) Poisonous or toxic materials consist of the following categories: 1. Insecticides and rodenticides.2. Detergents, sanitizers and related cleaning or drying agents and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals.3. Landscaping materials and related chemicals.(b) Each of the three categories set forth in 420-3-11-.15(3) shall be stored and physically located separate from each other. All poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in cabinets or in a similar physically separate place used for no other purpose. To preclude contamination, poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored above ice, linens, towels, utensils or single-service articles, except that this requirement does not prohibit the convenient availability of detergents or sanitizers at utensil or dishwashing stations, or laundry compounds in the vicinity of washing machines or dryers.(4) Use of Materials (a) Bactericides, cleaning compounds or other compounds intended for use on food, beverage, or ice contact surfaces shall not be used in a way that leaves a toxic residue on such surfaces or that constitutes a hazard to employees or other persons.(b) Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be used in a way that contaminates ice, linens, towels, single-service articles or utensils, nor in a way that constitutes a hazard to guests, employees or other persons, nor in a way other than in full compliance with the manufacturer's labeling.(5) Personal Articles and Medications - Personal articles and medications shall be stored in a way that prevents them from contaminating clean linens, or towels, single-service articles, utensils and ice and food items.(6) First Aid Supplies - First aid supplies shall be stored in a way that prevents them from contaminating clean linen or towels, single-service articles, utensils, ice and food items. Author: Ronald Dawsey, Tim Hatch
Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-11-.15
Filed September 1, 1982. Repealed and Replaced: Effective March 26, 1993. Amended: December 20, 2006; effective January 24, 2007.Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-2-2, 34-15-3.