OAC 310:257-3-10
Cleaning procedure P
Cite as Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-3-10
(a) Except as specified in paragraph (b)(5) of this Section, food employees shall clean their hands
and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices, for hands or arms, for
at least twenty (20) seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is equipped
as specified under OAC 310:257-9-14.
OAC 310:257
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(b) Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their
hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hand and
arms:
(1) Rinse under clean, running warm water;
(2) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound
manufacturer;
(3) Rub together vigorously for at least ten (10) to fifteen (15) seconds while:
(A) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during
the cleaning procedure; and
(B) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic
devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers;
(4) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; and
(5) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using a method as
specified in OAC 310:257-11-25.
(c) To avoid re-contaminating hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use
disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually
operated faucets on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door.
(d) If approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations
involved, an automatic handwashing facility may be used by food employees to clean their hands
or surrogate prosthetic devices.