SECTION 310:257-3-18. Eating, drinking, or using tobacco  


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  • (a)   Except as specified in (b) of this Section, an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result.
    (b)   A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of:
    (1)   The employees's hands;
    (2)   The container; and
    (3)   Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06]