Implement and monitor biosecurity procedures and infection controls in a Home Office designated establishment

This standard covers implementing and monitoring biosecurity procedures, barrier protocols and infection controls in a Home Office designated establishment.

This includes the different areas that may house animals either on a permanent or temporarily basis, or areas where equipment and consumables are stored, disinfected or sterilised before use in barrier-maintained animal accommodation.

Good hygiene and biosecurity procedures are essential to the successful operation of a Home Office designated establishment. They should be an integral part of the ongoing management and are key factors in the promotion of animal health and welfare.

The term “animal” covers all species; however, specific species of animals may need different biosecurity measures.

This standard is for licence holders in Home Office designated establishments.

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1. confirm that your work is carried out in accordance with the approved codes of practice and the organisation’s procedures and within the limits of your authority, expertise, training, competence and experience
2. confirm that environmental and health and safety policies and risk assessment requirements are put into practice across your area of responsibility
3. confirm the risks to health and safety are regularly assessed in your area of responsibility
4. comply with legislation, codes of practice and the organisation’s policies relating to the care and welfare of animals in a Home Office designated establishment
5. confirm safe practices and the correct clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) are used for the activity
6. implement and monitor site hygiene and biosecurity procedures and barrier protocols relevant to the animal areas on site
7. implement and monitor procedures for infection control to ensure that potential contamination to animals and staff is minimised through:
   P7.1 application of engineered solutions such as LEV (local exhaust ventilation) and other engineering controls
   P7.2 provision and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   P7.3 maintenance of the standard of hygiene required for personnel
   P7.4 procedures for cleaning equipment and areas
   P7.5 use of disinfection or sterilisation methods and materials appropriate to equipment and areas
   P7.6 infection control routines and schedules
   P7.7 maintenance of barriers
   P7.8 entry and exit requirements
   P7.9 specific requirements for infection control such as the movement of animals in or out of an area
8. seek advice and guidance from relevant sources
9. confirm all site hygiene, biosecurity and barrier procedures and protocols are in accordance with legal and the organisation’s requirements and codes of practice
10. check that risk assessments of site hygiene and biosecurity procedures and barrier protocols are followed, and confirm all work routines minimise potential breaches
11. confirm all agreed site hygiene and biosecurity procedures and barrier protocols are communicated to and understood by the relevant parties including staff, contractors, visitors and customers
12. take the required action in the event of a breach to the integrity of the barriers immediately, in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
13. confirm appropriate records are maintained as required by the relevant legislation and the organisation

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1. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the organisation’s policies
2. your responsibilities for the care and welfare of animals in a Home Office designated establishment under the relevant animal welfare legislation and Home Office codes of practice
3. the types and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and dress requirements for site hygiene and biosecurity in animal facilities in a Home Office designated establishment
4. potential disease risks in the facility, the need for site hygiene and bio-security procedures and barrier protocols and the implications of not having them
5. the sources of information and specialist advice on site hygiene and biosecurity
6. what is barrier-maintained animal accommodation and the different types of barrier systems in use
7. how to implement and monitor site hygiene and biosecurity procedures and barrier protocols in accordance with the relevant legal and organisational requirements
8. the potential risk of exposure to allergens and infectious microorganisms when working with animal products and equipment
9. the local control measures used to prevent exposure to allergens and microorganisms
10. the principles and likely causes of infection, cross-contamination, and transmission
11. the meaning and significance of the terms: pathogenic, zoonotic, anthropozoonotic, infectious and allergen
12. the advice that should be given to others to minimise contamination risks to animals and staff
13. how the spread of infection or cross-contamination can be minimised
14. the types and use of disinfection and sterilisation techniques
15. the validation of cleaning and sterilisation processes through use of independent checks such as autoclave tape, Browne’s tubes, ATP testers and other chemical and biological indicators
16. the policies for controlling access to different areas of the work environment and the use of protective barriers
17. why it is important to encourage the reporting of any personal health conditions that may increase the risk of transmission, including immunosuppression and allergies
18. the purpose and importance of routine and responsive health surveillance
19. the need for risk assessment regarding site hygiene and biosecurity procedures and barrier protocols, and the details of any specific standards
20. how to ensure that all site hygiene and biosecurity procedures and barrier protocols are communicated and implemented correctly and in accordance with legal requirements
21. the emergency action that should be taken in the event of a breach of barriers
22. the records that need to be kept in relation to biosecurity and infection control and the importance of completing them, in accordance with the relevant legislation and the organisation’s requirements

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2030

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Current

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Original

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Lantra

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LANAT33

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Licensed Animal Technologist, Team Leader

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6129

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hygiene; biosecurity; cross-contamination; barrier; infection control

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