Start a Chemical Management Plan

Chemicals are used to clean and sanitize your kitchen, but when mismanaged, they can lead to increased costs, health code violations, and significant personal injury. A management plan for controlling chemicals needs to be implemented. Each plan must address labeling, storage, proper chemical concentrations, and retaining manufacturers' labels and instructions. Here are some helpful tips: Labeling: All containers, spray bottles, and buckets need to be labeled with the common name of the contents. Using pre-labeled bottles and buckets can be very helpful. If using generic containers, labeling can be accomplished with a permanent marker. It's important to remember that the contents … [Read more...]