142Preparation and handling of exposed substances

142 Preparation and handling of exposed substances

142 Preparation and handling of exposed substances

(1) This section applies to a person involved in the preparation or handling of an exposed substance.

(2) The person must ensure a room, surface or equipment used in the preparation or handling of an exposed substance is—

(a) kept clean and hygienic, and

(b) maintained in good working order.

Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.

(3) The person must not use an appliance, article or fitting for preparing or handling an exposed substance unless the appliance, article or fitting is—

(a) designed and constructed to be easily cleaned, and

(b) kept clean.

Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.

(4) The person must ensure no exposed substances come into contact with a surface used for preparing or handling an exposed substance unless the surface is—

(a) designed and constructed to be easily cleaned, and

(b) kept clean.

Maximum penalty—Tier 5 penalty.