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EQUIPMENT SAFETY

FOR FOOD WORKERS

Food Preparation:
COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER

Purpose

Open canned foods.

Equipment Safety Precautions

Always use care with any electrical equipment.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the machinery.
• Replace dull blades. (If you do not, metal shavings can be deposited into the food, contaminating it.)
• Use caution when handling the blade, can lid and other sharp objects.

Food Safety Precautions

To prevent cross-contamination, clean and sanitize equipment before and after use.

Safe Operating Directions

1. Clean the can opener.
2. Lift the handle straight up to a height where the can fits under the blade.**
3. Place the can under the blade.
4. Push down on the handle until the blade pushes through the lid of the can.
5. Lower the handle all the way down.
6. Turn the handle (which will turn the can) until the blade completely opens the can lid.

Safe Cleaning Directions

1. Remove (or lift) the shaft and blade.
2. Wash, rinse and sanitize in a dishwasher or by hand in a three-compartment sink.
3. Allow to air dry.
4. Check to make sure there is no food stuck between the blade or handle.
5. Check the blade for wear. If there is a groove developing in the blade, replace it immediately.
   
   TO REPLACE THE BLADE
   • Remove the old blade by pulling the pin or screw from the cutting side.
   • Put it back together by placing the blade behind the pin or screw** that holds it in and make sure it is secure.
6. Put the can opener away.

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**The Equipment Safety fact sheets are general guidelines. Final procedures for safe equipment operation and cleaning should follow the manufacturer's specifications. Check the manufacturer's manual at your site or ask your supervisor for specific equipment details .