Safety/PPE
What safety procedure must every employee follow before working on the sifter?
LTT
How often must sifter socks be changed?
Every 13 weeks
What form must be issued before opening the sifter?
The Final Product Sifter Inspection Form.
Who is responsible for leading training on the Final Product Sifter?
The Head Miller or trained designee
Who must be notified immediately if a sifter breach is discovered?
Regional Operations Manager & Regional Director of Food Safety and Quality
What must an employee do when using a straight ladder above 4 feet?
They must be tied off
What is the maximum allowable hole size in a sieve cloth for flour systems?
Anything >1/8" is considered a breach
What must be done to all product spouts during inspection?
Cap/cover all spouts to prevent foreign material entry.
What training platform course must employees complete?
Alchemy – AM‑QUA Quality FPZ Sifters
What must happen if a sifter is “choked down”?
The system must be shut down, opened, inspected, and documented.
What two types of nets must be worn when entering the Final Product Zone?
Hair nets and beard nets
What is the required micron limit for refined white flour systems?
Maximum 475 microns
How should sieves be cleaned during inspection?
With a food‑contact surface brush or compressed air
What must a trainee do before performing inspections independently?
Be observed performing the inspection correctly
What happens if foreign material is found during inspection?
It must be documented in a Food Safety Report and investigated
What type of gloves must be worn when working inside the sifter?
Clean, intact safety gloves
How often must sieve cloths and sifter balls/cubes be replaced?
Every 52 weeks
What indicates that sieves are stacked in the correct order?
The diagonal stripe aligns across the stack
How often must employees be re‑certified?
Annually
What situation requires notifying Plant Manager, Regional Ops Manager, and RQL?
Any condition of the sifter that may indicate major damage or potential contamination
Why must employees maintain 3‑point contact when using ladders?
To ensure safe access to higher parts of the sifter
What must be checked on sieve frames to ensure they are usable?
Integrity, felt condition, and absence of loose/missing screws
What must be done if any issue found could compromise safety or food safety?
It must be corrected before returning the sifter to service and reported to a supervisor
Who verifies inspection work every time the sifter is inspected?
A trained employee other than the one who performed the work
What action must be taken if a sieve cloth has a hole or worn area?
Replace the entire cloth—temporary glue repairs are not allowed.