Friday, January 20, 2012

B&B Ice: OSHA REGULATIONS FOR DRINKING WATER

B&B Ice & Water is committed to providing OSHA standard Ice & Water products. We have high standards which we uphold in accordance with OSHA regulations regarding water and ice procedures. We have listed a few for your reference. For a complete list of OSHA regulations on handling Ice & Water, visit their website.


1926.51(a)
"Potable water."

1926.51(a)(1)
An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment.

1926.51(a)(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.

1926.51(a)(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.

1926.51(a)(4)
The common drinking cup is prohibited.

1926.51(a)(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.

1926.51(a)(6)
1926.51(a)(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.

So next time think before you drink. To schedule a full presentation on heat related illness, water procedures, or other issues related to ice and water contact B&B Ice & Water. You will be glad you did!

Monday, January 2, 2012

WHY B&B ICE COMPANY ?

With the old year out and the new year in, it will soon be warmer weather again! When you are thinking about Ice and Water, look no further than B&B Ice & Water. We have all your Ice & Water needs. Whether you are a small or large business, we want to take the Ice & Water worry off your hands! Below is some useful information about what B&B Ice & Water has to offer you.

I – SAFETY
A. All our water cans are sanitized inside and out every day by a Jackson 66 inch conveyor washer with 180 degree sanitizing rinse certified by the NSF guaranteed to kill bacteria.
B. Our water is double filtered to insure it is bacteria free using a commercial 24 inch carbon filter for taste and a high intensity ultraviolet water purifier to kill bacteria
C. Our water is tested on a regular basis by us and an outside source
D. All liabilities regarding this job are our responsibilities
E. We have a written safety policy that our employees are required to read and sign prior to employment.

II-QUALITY
A. Our water is bottled water quality
B. Our service is unmatched in the Industry
C. References available

III-PERSONNEL
A. Our service eliminates the need for an onsite water crew
B. Good employees are becoming harder to find with all the competition
C. All of our delivery personnel are trained and ISTC certified

IV-CONVIENENCE
A. With all the planning involved in these major projects, this task is taken off your plate
B. No more calling for repairs when an ice machine breaks down
C. No more running out of ice
D. No more finding drinking water when the onsite service is interrupted

V- COST
A. We can actually save you money
B. No more lost production due to skilled labor having to stop what they are doing and prepare water coolers
C. Easy to accurately identify costs

VI- B&B ICE
A. This is all we do
B. We do it best

So before you try to make your own Ice & Water give us a call, 409-727-5174. We will answer all your questions! Visit us on facebook, twitter and our website. B&B Ice "The Clear Choice!"