Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clean carcase hanging equipment
- Hanging equipment is rotated through cleaning, rinsing and, where applicable, oiling tanks, in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Cleaning chemicals are handled in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
- Damaged spreaders etc are identified and dealt with in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Level and concentration of cleaning tank is monitored and adjusted to ensure complete sanitising of iron work.
- OH&S risks are identified and OH&S procedures are followed.
- OH&S requirements related to chemical and manual handling hazards are followed when loading and unloading tanks.
- Hoists are used in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, workplace and OH&S requirements.
- Maintain flow of equipment cleaning process
- Hanging equipment is inspected for damage and when necessary, sent for repair or disposal.
- Spreaders, gambles and any other hanging equipment are returned to the slaughter floor promptly.
- Spreaders, gambles and any other hanging equipment are processed and handled to avoid damage.
- Work area is kept neat and clean with clear segregation of sanitised and non-sanitised iron work.
- Difficulties encountered with maintaining the flow through the cleaning process are reported promptly to the supervisor.