Monitor and maintain the receipt and selection of eggs for incubation and hatching

This standard covers the monitoring and maintenance of the receipt and selection of eggs for incubation and hatching. You are likely to have overall responsibility for this part of production and be supported in this capacity by other workers. You will require a thorough knowledge and practical skills and must be capable of identifying and resolving any problems that occur. When working with livestock or machinery you should be trained and hold current certification, where required. This standard is suitable for those with responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the receipt and selection of eggs for incubation and hatching.

1. assess the risks associated with the activity to be carried out

   2. confirm that suitable clothing and personal protective equipment

   (PPE) is worn

   3. confirm that the tools, equipment and materials required are

   selected, prepared, used and maintained safely and correctly

   4. monitor the systems for the selection and receipt of eggs for

   hatching

   5. confirm that the incoming eggs are identified and that any

   discrepancies are dealt with in accordance with business

   practices

   6. monitor the cleanliness of eggs and confirm that they are in a

   suitable condition for production requirements

   7. maintain storage conditions

   8. confirm that the eggs are correctly identified, handled, graded and

   placed in trays ready for incubation, hatching and storage, while

   maintaining the required control measures

   9. check that chemicals are used safely, at the correct dilution rates,

   and in accordance with the relevant health and safety regulations

   and the manufacturer's instructions

   10. maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in

   the work

   11. maintain hygiene and bio-security, in accordance with business

   practices

   12. manage waste safely and correctly, in accordance with the

   relevant legislation and business practices

   13. carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and

   health and safety legislation, animal health and welfare legislation,

   risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and business

   policies

   14. confirm that records are maintained and stored, as required by

   relevant legislation and the business

1. how to identify hazards and assess risks

   2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)

   suitable for the activity

   3. the types of tools, equipment and materials required and how to

   prepare, use, maintain and store these safely and correctly

   4. the importance of monitoring the system for the selection and

   receipt of eggs for incubation and hatching

   5. the methods for identifying the source, the date of lay, the number

   and code of incoming eggs

   6. the types of discrepancies that may occur in the identification of

   incoming eggs and how these should be dealt with

   7. the methods of monitoring egg cleaning and the required

   condition of eggs following cleaning

   8. the information on incoming eggs and the process for recording

   and reporting

   9. the ways in which eggs should be identified, handled, graded and

   trayed, and the control measures required

   10. how eggs that are unsuitable should be disposed of and why this

   method is used

   11. how to identify the quality of the eggs and how this affects the

   temperature and storage conditions

   12. the chemicals used and the dilution rates

   13. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved

   in your work and how this should be done

   14. the importance of maintaining hygiene and bio-security and the

   methods for achieving this

   15. the importance of meeting relevant food safety and industry

   quality assurance standards

   16. how to handle, transport, store and dispose of waste, in

   accordance with the relevant legal and business practices

   17. your responsibilities for the welfare of the birds under relevant

   animal health and welfare legislation and codes of practice

   18. your responsibilities under relevant environmental and health and

   safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies

   19. the methods of stock control, record keeping and reporting used

   by the business