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Deep Fryer

SOP · SOP-60085

  • Version 4

The Deep Fryer Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines safe deep fryer operation so that your team is equipped with the knowledge to prevent accidents and maintain safety standards.

It covers the hazards (electricity, cleaning chemicals, hot oil and surfaces, fires, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, the pre-operational inspection, operator training, maintenance and a step-by-step guide to operation.

It also sets out how to cool, drain and transfer oil and how to clean the fryer, with a training and induction register to record each worker's training.

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Deep Fryer

SOPVersion 4

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Electricity

  • Cleaning chemicals

  • Hot objects, oil, and surfaces

  • Fires and explosion

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hairnet
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing

Pre-operational inspection

Stainless steel electric deep fryer with a basket, control knob and drain tap handle.

  • Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

    • Check that the design of the drainage tap on the deep fryer prevents it from being turned on accidentally

    • Check drainage tap is in the correct position before using the deep fryer

    • Use a warning sign near the tap. If possible, remove the tap handle before the fryer is switched on (only if applicable for the type of deep fryer).

  • Fire extinguisher

  • No trip or slip hazards

  • Adequate lighting

Precautions

4 more sections, from Operation to Employee training and induction register

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What it covers

9 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Operation
  6. Maintenance
  7. Shutdown / after use
  8. Employee training and induction register

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