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Guide to Hygiene and Sanitation in Aviation. 3rd edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2009.

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Guide to Hygiene and Sanitation in Aviation. 3rd edition.

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ANNEX DExample format for use by on-site inspectors in evaluating the sanitation status of the airline service area or transfer point

Transfer Point Inspection Form

Regulatory AuthorityINSPECTION SUMMARY -
AIRLINE SERVICE AREA OR TRANSFER POINT SANITATION
NOTE: The items marked below identify deficiencies in operations or facilities that must be corrected within a reasonable time period or by such date as may be specified by the regulatory authority. Failure to comply with any time limits for correction specified in reference to this notice may result in cessation of acceptability of your operations, service or product for use on or by interstate conveyances.
OWNER/OPERATOR AND ADDRESSESTABLISHMENT NAME
INSPECTION DATE
CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDED (Check One)
□ APPROVED □ PROVISIONAL (Expiration Date _______________________________________________________ ) □ NOT APPROVED
REPORT PREPARED BY (Name and Title)
DEFICIENCIES ARE INDICATED BY AN “X”, NOT OBSERVED BY AN “N”, SATISFACTORY BY AN “S”.
WATER PIPING SYSTEMDISPOSAL OF TOILET WASTES
1No cross-connections*34Disposal facilities removed from food/drink servicing areas
2No backflow connections*35Sewage disposal satisfactory*
3Adequate pressure36Can- or tank-cleaning facilities completely enclosed, flyproof
HYDRANTS37Smooth, impervious floors, sloped to drain
4Location satisfactory38Room clean, good repair
5Acceptable type, good maintenance39At least 138 kPa (20 psi) water pressure
6Acceptable uses only40Hot water or stream available
7Quick-type coupling (or threaded for permanent hose connection)41Suitable backflow preventer, properly installed*
8Outlets downward or horizontal42Soil cans emptied and cleaned after removal from aircraft
9Proper surface drainage43Carts emptied and flushed frequently
10Drains from hydrant boxes or pits adequate to prevent flooding*44Satisfactory storage of clean soil cans
WATER HOSEHANDLING OF AIRCRAFT REFUSE
11Satisfactory material, smooth, no cracks or checking45Refuse handled properly, no spillage
12Quick-type couplings, where required46Storage containers satisfactory, covered
13Satisfactory nozzle guard47Storage containers emptied frequently
14Hose properly protected and stored48Receptacles cleaned, not at soil can cleaning installations
15Hose handled properly, flushed before use49Receptacles stored properly, not with soil cans
16Nozzle different size or shape from waste connections50Airsickness containers properly handled and disposed of
WATER TANKS OR TANK CARTSDISPOSAL OF REFUSE
17Separate from toilet waste and sewage tank flushing carts51Refuse disposal satisfactory
18Smooth, heavy-gauge, corrosion-resistant materialSANITATION FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES
19Completely enclosed from filling inlet to discharge outlet52Adequate, convenient toilets, locker rooms and washrooms
20Vents, if provided, properly protected53Clean, good repair
21Complete drainage possible54Hand-washing facilities with soap, towels, adequate water
22Inlet and outlet directed downward55Hand-washing sign posted
23Inlet and outlet provided with caps or closures with keeper chains56Drinking-water, if provided, of safe quality and properly dispensed; no common cups*
24Water tanks labelled*
25Quick-type couplings, where requiredOTHER
26If hose transported on cart, proper storage facilities provided57Nationally acceptable water supply as required*
27Proper transferral of water58Conveyance watering operations and procedures acceptable*
HANDLING OF TOILET WASTES59Conveyance waste removal operations and procedures acceptable*
28Personnel who remove wastes do not handle water or food
29Soil cans enclosed or covered during transportation to disposal area60Other critical areas*
30Waste tanks and flushing tanks labelled61Other non-critical areas
31Sewage removed without spillageOTHER COMPANIES SERVICED
32Construction and maintenance of toilet waste carts satisfactory
33Equipment available for flushing aircraft sewage retention tanks (not by direct connection to water supply)*
REMARKS
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CRITICAL Items Requiring Immediate Attention.

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