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Document ID (ISN)75592
CIS number 00-1375
Year 2000
Convention or series no. HSE Catering Information Sheet No.17
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Safety during emptying and cleaning of fryers
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Oct. 2000. 2p. 4 ref.
Abstract Accidents during the emptying and cleaning of fryers are a major cause of burns suffered by employees in the restaurant industry. This information sheet provides guidance on how to empty and clean fryers safely. Contents include: list of main hazards; when to empty and clean; proper sequence for oil draining; cleaning procedures; training of employees.
Descriptors (primary) restaurants; United Kingdom; safe working methods; oil baths; cleaning; cooking
Descriptors (secondary) hot substances; used oils; scalds; data sheet; replaced
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Cleaning work
Hotels and restaurants