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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

7.7.2.3 Passenger Entries
Provide handwashing stations at each minor passenger entry to the main
buffet areas proportional to the passenger flow, with at least one per entry.
These handwash stations can count toward the requirement of one station
per 100 passengers.

7.7.2.4 Self-Service Stations Outside the Main Buffet
Provide at least one handwashing station at the passenger entrance of each
self-service station outside of the main buffet. BEVERAGE stations are
excluded.

7.7.2.5 Equipment and Supplies
The handwashing station must include a handwash sink with hot and cold
water, soap dispenser, and SINGLE-USE paper towel dispenser. Electric
hand dryers can be installed in addition to paper towel dispensers. Each
handwashing station must have a supply of hand-cleansing soap or
detergent and a supply of SINGLE-SERVICE paper towels available.
Waste receptacles must be provided in close proximity to the handwash
sink and sized to accommodate the quantity of paper towel waste
generated. The handwashing station may be decorative but must be
nonabsorbent, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE.

7.7.2.6 Automatic Handwashing System
An automatic handwashing system in lieu of a handwash sink is
acceptable.

7.7.2.7 Sign
Each handwashing station must have a sign advising passengers to wash
hands before eating. A pictogram can be used in lieu of words on the sign.

7.7.2.8 Location
Stations can be installed just outside of the entry. Position the
handwashing stations along the passenger flow to the buffets.

7.7.2.9 Lighting
The light intensity must be at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at passenger
handwashing stations.

7.7.3 Solid Waste

7.7.3.1 Receptacles and Containers

7.7.3.1.1 Containers (32)
Receptacles and waste-handling containers for REFUSE and
recyclables and for use with materials containing FOOD residue
must be durable, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE, and

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