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Plan, manage and evaluate site hygiene and bio-security

URN: LANAgM13
Business Sectors (Suites): Agricultural Management
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

This standard covers the process of planning, managing and evaluating the procedures and protocols put in place for site hygiene and bio-security.
Good hygiene and bio-security arrangements are essential to the successful operation of any agricultural business. They should be an integral part of the ongoing management for both crop and livestock businesses and are key factors in quality assurance.
This standard is suitable for those with responsibility for the management of site hygiene and bio-security.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. Plan site hygiene and bio-security procedures and protocols to meet the requirements of the business activities, including contingency plans to meet known and anticipated risks
  2. Seek specialist advice where required
  3. Confirm that risk assessments of site hygiene and bio-security are carried out regularly, and that management practices are in place to minimise potential breaches
  4. Confirm that all site hygiene and bio-security procedures and protocols conform to the relevant legal requirements, codes of practice, and quality assurance requirements
  5. Confirm that all agreed site hygiene and bio-security procedures and protocols are communicated to and understood by those working on site, as well as visitors, customers, or contractors
  6. Manage all site hygiene and bio-security procedures and protocols to confirm that they are correctly implemented
  7. Confirm that working methods promote health and safety and are consistent with the relevant legislation, codes of practice, and business requirements
  8. Confirm that those involved in maintaining site hygiene and bio-security are using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  9. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all site hygiene and bio-security procedures and protocols and update these accordingly
  10. Monitor the methods of communicating site hygiene and bio-security procedures and protocols and revise these if required
  11. Confirm that the site is prepared for inspections by the relevant external authorities
  12. Confirm that records are maintained and stored as required by the relevant legislation, codes of practice, quality assurance requirements, and business policies

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

4

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

LANAgM13

Relevant Occupations

Farm Manager, Farmer

SOC Code

1211

Keywords

contamination; disease; hygiene; bio-security; site; farm; smallholding