Describe the steps in receiving and storing nonfood items.

Description should include

• items such as cleaning supplies, chemicals, paper
• reasons cleaning supplies and chemicals should be clearly labeled and stored away from food
• standard procedures used when receiving such items
• standard procedures used when storing such items, including labeling
• the role of SDS as part of criteria during sanitation inspections.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why should cleaning supplies, chemicals, and other nonfood products be stored away from food?
• What are possible consequences of improper storage?

Communication

• What precautions should be taken when receiving cleaning supplies and chemicals?
• Why is proper labeling important for safety?

Leadership

• Why is it important to have SDS to match chemicals received, especially for new purchases?
• Why should SDS be in a convenient, well-marked location?

Management

• What are appropriate storage sites for cleaning supplies and chemicals?