Safe Handling of Ice

Always be sure to wash hands using the correct hand washing method before working with ice in any way.
Use a utensil when working with ice.
Never touch ice with bare hands.
Be sure that utensils used to serve ice, such as ice scoops, are cleaned and sanitized.
Store utensils used for ice in an area where they will not become contaminated.
Always clean and sanitize dedicated ice containers before use.
Store ice containers upside down when not in use to prevent contamination.
Inspect ice machines regularly and perform regular maintenance.
Do not store items near ice machines that could contaminate them (e.g. garbage, recycle bins, dirty dishes).
Ensure that ice machines are locked so that they cannot be tampered with.
Do not work with ice if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, nausea or fever