Water & Ice: OSHA and FDA Regulations

OSHA REGULATIONS

29 C.F.R. § 1926.51 Sanitation.

Title 29 - Labor

Title 29: Labor
PART 1926—SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Subpart D—Occupational Health and Environmental Controls
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§ 1926.51 Sanitation.

(a) Potable water. (1) An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment.

(2) Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being tightly closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers.

(3) Any container used to distribute drinking water shall be clearly marked as to the nature of its contents and not used for any other purpose.

(4) The common drinking cup is prohibited.

(5) Where single service cups (to be used but once) are supplied, both a sanitary container for the unused cups and a receptacle for disposing of the used cups shall be provided.

(6) Potable water means water which meets the quality standards prescribed in the U.S. Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards, published in 42 CFR part 72, or water which is approved for drinking purposes by the State or local authority having jurisdiction.

(b) Nonpotable water. (1) Outlets for nonpotable water, such as water for industrial or firefighting purposes only, shall be identified by signs meeting the requirements of subpart G of this part, to indicate clearly that the water is unsafe and is not to be used for drinking, washing, or cooking purposes.

(2) There shall be no cross-connection, open or potential, between a system furnishing potable water and a system furnishing nonpotable water.

The average American buys four bags of packaged ice each year, 80 percent of it between Memorial and Labor Day. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates packaged ice in interstate commerce as a food, just like other foods and like other foods, packaged ice must be produced according to FDA’s regulation for Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Manufacturing,Packing, or Holding Human Food. This means that ice manufacturers must produce, hold, and transport ice in clean and sanitary conditions,monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of employees, use properly cleaned and maintained equipment, and use water that is safe and sanitary.

FDA REGULATIONS

When FDA investigators inspect packaged ice manufacturing plants, they look at such things as:

• Whether the plumbing in the facility prevents contamination of the ice water supply or

stored ice,

• Whether the water supply is safe and sanitary (e.g., water that meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards for drinking water), and

• Whether the manufacturing facility and grounds are maintained in sanitary condition

Whether it's Water or Ice, B&B Ice & Water has the solution for your needs. For more information contact us at 409-727-5714 or visit our website www.bnbice.com.

We Take The Water and Ice Business Off of Your Hands!

B&B Ice provides water cooler service using filtered water and packaged Reddy Ice. Reddy Ice, a member of the International Packaged Ice Association, is the largest producer and distributor of packaged ice in the United States. Our coolers are sanitized inside and out prior to filling using NSF Certified processing. Coolers are systematically tested and verified to be bacteria free. We provide ice boxes and bag ice at your job site.

REDUCE your LIABILITY

All coolers will meet and exceed OSHA requirements which reduces possible contamination issues. Ultimate Safety seal tape is used so tampering can be recognized prior to consumption. The tape is dated and marked “Do Not Remove.” If seal tape is broken or removed the water cooler is not safe and should not be used. The employees and/or contractors can be educated on the safety of the seal tape. If the seal is broken it is not suitable for drinking and should not be utilized as potable water. Our newest safety measure is a shrink wrap cover on the spigot that is placed directly after the sanitizing process to keep airborne particles from entering during transportation of the coolers.

Reduction of:

• Liability Injury onsite while making water coolers
• Illness spread from cross contamination
• Issues associated with availability of water coolers, bottled water, ice, cups and sanitizing supplies

For more information or to schedule a presentation at your job site visit our website or call 409-727-5714.

A Tradition of Local Excellence

B & B Ice is the largest independent ice distributor in the country. We are committed to three principles: Safety, Cost Savings and Convenience.

Safety - There are major liability risks associated with handling of ice and water.

1. Unsanitary handling of ice and water can lead to E. Coli, Hepatitis A, Salmonella and Typhoid Fever

2. Poor cooler appearance and/or taste leads to decreased consumption by workers, which increases the risk of heat related illness

3. Insufficient amount of water on hand each day

4. Noncompliance with government health and safety regulations

B & B Ice is aware of these safety concerns and the effects on you and your employees. We have in place safety procedures and a process to ensure that;

1. The coolers are bacteria free

2. We meet and exceed OSHA requirements and FDA standards

3. We have a State of the Art water filtration and purification system and

sufficient coolers on site to keep workers hydrated for all you daily needs (planned or unplanned).

We also know that cost is very important to your companies survival. Therefore, we provide one low flat rate per cooler. You no longer need to worry about hidden cost of a in house operation. Such as; labor, ice, coolers, replacement parts, cleaning, increased risk of lifting injuries and storage space. A Project Manager from a local Petrochemical Plant said "...We've looked at every different scenario and we can't make our own water any better or cheaper."

We are very convenient; available seven day a week, flexible ordering system, 5 and 10 gallon size options, we offer Gatorade and Sugar-Free Sqwincher, hand held computer generated delivery tickets, professionally trained drivers, and excellent customer service.

Give us a try, you will not be disappointed! Remember - Safety, Cost Savings and Convenience. That's B & B Ice!

For more information call us at 409-727-5714 or visit our website http://www.bnbice.com/