Implement and monitor site hygiene and biosecurity
Overview
This standard covers implementing and monitoring site hygiene and biosecurity to reduce the potential for pathogenic organisms or Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) to enter or leave the site.
Effective hygiene and biosecurity arrangements are essential for curbing the spread of diseases and INNS in the land-based sector. The exact arrangements for maintaining hygiene and biosecurity will depend on the activities carried out on site.
When working with machinery and equipment, or chemicals you should be trained and hold current certification, where required.
When carrying out your work you must consider any impact it may have on the environment.
This standard is suitable for those with responsibility for implementing and monitoring site hygiene and biosecurity procedures.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- assess the risks associated with the activity to be carried out 2. implement and monitor hygiene and biosecurity procedures for the site, in accordance with the relevant legal requirements, instructions and specifications 3. confirm that suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, in the required condition and being used correctly 4. monitor the clothing and footwear changes necessary to maintain site biosecurity 5. confirm that tools, equipment and materials required for maintaining site hygiene and biosecurity are fit for use and properly set up 6. confirm that chemicals are correctly prepared and regularly refreshed, in accordance with instructions and specifications 7. check and confirm that warning signs are clearly located 8. confirm that all chemicals are used and stored safely and in accordance with the relevant legislation, instructions and specifications 9. monitor the site access policy for personnel and vehicles 10. confirm that visitors and drivers of vehicles entering and leaving the site follow correct hygiene and biosecurity procedures and take appropriate action when necessary 11. check that all personnel are following the correct hygiene and biosecurity procedures and take the required action where procedures are not being followed 12. implement hygiene and biosecurity procedures to avoid contamination or cross-contamination and reduce spread on site 13. set up quarantine procedures where required 14. implement changes to site hygiene and biosecurity procedures when required to maintain effectiveness 15. maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in, or affected by, your work 16. follow business and industry environmental good practice to minimise environmental damage 17. confirm that waste is dealt with safely and correctly, in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and business practices 18. confirm that work is carried out in accordance with the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and business policies 19. confirm that records are maintained and stored as required by the relevant legislation and the business
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- how to identify hazards and assess risks 2. the reasons for hygiene and biosecurity procedures for the site 3. the different types of hygiene and biosecurity procedures 4. how to monitor that hygiene and biosecurity procedures are implemented and followed correctly, and the implications of not following them 5. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) required, and the importance of monitoring that it is used correctly 6. the types of tools, equipment and materials required for maintaining site hygiene and biosecurity and how they should be prepared and set up 7. the requirements for the storage and use of chemicals in accordance with the relevant legislation, instructions and specifications 8. the importance of monitoring that chemicals are correctly prepared in accordance with instructions and specifications, and when and how chemicals should be refreshed 9. the types of warning signs, when they should be used and where they should be located 10. how pathogenic organisms and INNS are spread, and the possible consequences for crops, animals, human health and the environment 11. the use of quarantine to minimise risk of disease introduction 12. the procedures to follow when breaches of site hygiene or biosecurity occur 13. when to make changes to site hygiene and biosecurity procedures to maintain effectiveness 14. why it is important to communicate hygiene and biosecurity procedures to all personnel and visitors to the site 15. the potential impact that your activities could have on the environment and the ways in which this can be minimised 16. how to handle, transport, store and dispose of waste in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and business practices 17. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies 18. the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Hygiene and biosecurity procedures:
• personal hygiene procedure
• cleaning procedure
• vehicle access procedure
• personnel access procedure
Instructions and specifications:
• drawings/plans
• schedules
• method statements
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• manufacturers’ guidelines
• customer requirements
• verbal instructions
Site is used to describe all parts of the work area