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FESTIDA FOODS, LTD GRAND RAPIDS, MI AUTHORED BY GEOFF HANKES AUTHORIZED BY MICHAEL WARREN

Authorized Knife Policy

Purpose:

 * To define authorized food safe cutting utensils and their proper use

Responsibility:

 * All employees

Definitions

 * Replaceable Blade – any and all utensils or cutting devices which allow for a blade to be removed and replaced or utilizes a disposable blade. Including: box cutters, razors, snap blades, utility knives, etc.


 * Authorized Knife – a cutting utensil you are authorized to carry and use inside this facility. If the knife is not given to you by a QA technician, you are not allowed to have it in your possession nor bring it into the facility.


 * National Science Foundation (NSF) – a government agency that supports fundamental research and education in the non-medical fields of science and engineering. The NSF provides standards for scientific tools and utensils used in research, engineering, and manufacturing.

Duration:

 * Indefinitely

Guidelines

 * Only the following knives and their location are authorized:


 * Under all circumstances replaceable/disposable, non-fixed blades are PROHIBITED with a singular exception: contractors. Knives used by contractors will be subject to three levels of monitoring.
 * Fully intact and undamaged plastic or stainless steel knives are allowed in the break room, but MUST NOT enter the production floor, shipping area, kitchen, or QA lab
 * Full 3’’ stainless steel NSF rated kitchen utility knife in all production areas
 * Pink disposable banding cutter with fixed blade in packaging and warehouse areas
 * Other knives needed for specific use must be approved by the Director of Food Safety and logged in the exception log


 * Authorized knives must be signed out. Each knife is engraved with a unique identification number and will be assigned to you. You will be responsible for the possession, condition, cleanliness, and maintenance of the knife. Report loss, theft, or damage to the QA department immediately.


 * Authorized knives MUST NOT leave the facility. At the end of your shift store it in your locker or assigned tool box.


 * Authorized knives MUST BE kept clean and sanitary. Knives WILL BE washed in the utility sink in the kitchen.


 * Several areas of the facility have authorized knives tethered to the work station. These are also on the sign out form. When you are assigned to these work stations, :you are responsible for and are expected to follow all authorized knife procedures as written in this policy.


 * Any violation of this policy is a severe risk of injury to someone who eats the food we produce. Therefore, violations will not be tolerated and may result in :disciplinary action up to and including termination of your employment.

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