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Candidate Support Pack - Scottish Qualifications Authority

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2.62<br />

Activity 12<br />

1 Try to find out at least three ways used in your plant to reduce cross<br />

contamination.<br />

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2 What risks are there from contact with soiled linen?<br />

3 What could be the result of sharp blades, syringes or swarf left in a soiled<br />

boiler suit pocket sent to the laundry?<br />

4 What could be the result of a box of matches or a cigarette lighter left in a<br />

soiled boiler suit pocket sent to the laundry?<br />

5 If fabric items that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses are sent to the<br />

laundry, how should they be packaged to protect the sorter? Tick the<br />

precautions which give protection.<br />

Bag labelled<br />

Bag colour-coded<br />

A hot-water-soluble bag<br />

Container labelled with details of contamination<br />

Only packaged in cardboard boxes<br />

Net bags used that can go directly into the wash<br />

GC8N 22 — Laundry Operations Level 2<br />

Question p. 2.23

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