Procedures
- Has a quarantine area been set aside for isolating sick
and newly purchased pigs.
- Are procedures in place to be able to contact veterinary
surgeons quickly.
- Are there procedures in place for disposing of dead pigs/carcass
in an approved manner.
- Is the piggery and environs swept and hosed down regularly
to remove manure.
- Are pens and equipment routinely cleared and disinfected
at regular intervals.
- Are Biosecurity procedures used in this enterprise eg.
foot baths.
- Have all manual handling tasks been assessed and control
measures implemented.
- Is approval sought prior to undertaking after hours duties.
Equipment
- Are students made to wear appropriate clothing while working
with pigs eg. boots, overalls, gloves.
- Does pig transport conform with the road regulations.
- Is protective equipment provided eg. earmuffs, respirators/face
masks to reduce respiratory (asthma) and noise problems.
- Are floor surfaces in and around the piggery non-slip.
- Are chemicals stored in a safe manner (as per MSDS).
- Are yards/pens in good condition.
- Are all tools well maintained and in proper working order.
- Is stockfeed stored in sealed containers or silos.
- Is appropriate fire fighting equipment is maintained and
in well marked locations.
- Are ponds/dams/tanks in fenced off areas.
- Are waterproof power points and a RCD safety device in
place.
- Are power boards located well away from water.
- Are Exit routes readily identified.
- Is appropriate safety signage in place, eg. wet floor
Training
- Are students instructed in correct animal handling techniques
eg. moving and controlling pigs.
- Are students instructed in the correct procedure for loading
and unloading pigs from transport.
Beast Specific Issues
- Are pigs regularly checked and treated if needed for external
parasites.
- Are pigs regularly checked and treated if needed for internal
parasites.
- Are pigs appropriately vaccinated.
Health/Hygiene
- Are wash up facilities readily available (hot and cold
water, soap).
- Have students been instructed in hygiene eg. tetanus shots,
washing.
- Is protective equipment provided eg. earmuffs, respirators/face
masks to reduce respiratory (asthma) and noise problems.
- Is a well-equipped First Aid Kit readily available.
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