Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for the transport of livestock
- Load livestock
- Workplace safety policies and procedures are observed and followed according to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and enterprise requirements.
- Documentation is signed by relevant person and required animal identification is in place.
- Prepared livestock are loaded and secured safely and humanely according to animal welfare, OHS and enterprise requirements.
- Existing and potential hazards are identified and managed according to OHS, animal welfare and enterprise requirements.
- Monitor transport and unload livestock
- Carrier is briefed to ensure livestock are transported with minimal stress and discomfort according to animal welfare requirements.
- Livestock are regularly checked throughout the journey and unloaded for feeding and watering if necessary.
- Livestock are unloaded safely and humanely using appropriate equipment and facilities according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Livestock condition and welfare is monitored post transport and appropriate feed and water requirements are provided according to enterprise requirements.
- Complete transportation operations