Chemical Application Training

Chemicals are used extensively in food operations for cleaning, sanitizing, pest control, and water treatment. This webinar will focus on the safe, effective, and compliant use of these substances. Key topics will include understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS), proper dilution rates and application techniques, safe storage and labeling requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols. We will also review common regulatory pitfalls and how to train staff to handle chemicals responsibly, prevent cross-contamination, and respond to spills or exposures, ensuring alignment with OSHA and food safety regulatory requirements.

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Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek, University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Food Safety and Seafood Technology Specialist, hosts the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series, which is a monthly, expert-led program covering practical topics in food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation. Designed for food industry professionals, educators, and regulators, sessions address real-world challenges such as digital record-keeping, chemical safety, seafood hazards, audit readiness, and emerging technologies.

Participants gain actionable tools, case studies, and strategies to navigate evolving regulations, improve safety practices, and support innovation, knowledge they can immediately apply in their work.

For more information, visit the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar page.