WAC 16-170-120   Must I wash my hands before slaughtering poultry?  (1) Anyone involved in the poultry slaughter process must adequately wash their hands:

     (a) Before the poultry slaughtering process begins;

     (b) Between the slaughtering and preparation steps in the process;

     (c) Between the poultry preparation and sale steps in the process;

     (d) After each absence from the poultry slaughter site; and

     (e) Any time hands become contaminated.

     (2) "Adequately washing hands" means thoroughly washing hands to prevent contaminating the slaughtered poultry. Adequate handwashing methods consist of:

     (a) Applying soap to hands;

     (b) Using warm water;

     (c) Scrubbing your hands thoroughly; and

     (d) Using methods to rinse and dry hands that prevent contamination.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.07.103, chapters 69.07 and 34.05 RCW, and 2009 c 114. 09-16-035, § 16-170-120, filed 7/28/09, effective 8/28/09. Statutory Authority: 2003 c 397 and chapters 69.07 and 34.05 RCW. 04-08-062, § 16-170-120, filed 4/5/04, effective 5/6/04.]