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The purpose of this policy is to assure safety by defining the proper use of small appliances and the areas/departments that will be allowed to use them.
The purpose of this policy is to assure safety by defining the proper use of small appliances and the areas/departments that will be allowed to use them.
==Policy==
==Policy==
#Toaster ovens, electric skillets, griddles, hot plates and charcoal grills are not to be used in areas outside the kitchens operated by food service.
#Toaster ovens, convection ovens, electric skillets, griddles, hot plates and charcoal grills are not to be used in areas outside the kitchens operated by food service.
#Certain small appliances (toasters, coffee makers/pots, microwave ovens) shall be allowed to be used in non-clinical and non-laboratory spaces as long as they are cleaned, maintained and used in a safe manner. Non-clinical and non-laboratory spaces include: break rooms, offices, conference rooms, waiting rooms, etc. In labs these areas must be separated by four walls and a door from the laboratory space.  Activation of the fire alarm system as a result of misuse will result in immediate removal of the device.
#Certain small appliances (toasters, coffee makers/pots, microwave ovens) shall be allowed to be used in non-clinical and non-laboratory spaces as long as they are cleaned, maintained and used in a safe manner. Non-clinical and non-laboratory spaces include: break rooms, offices, conference rooms, waiting rooms, etc. In labs these areas must be separated by four walls and a door from the laboratory space.  Activation of the fire alarm system as a result of misuse will result in immediate removal of the device.
#All small appliances must have the UL seal of approval.
#All small appliances must have the UL seal of approval.