Elements and Performance Criteria
- Check facilities and equipment
- Required facilities and equipment are identified.
- The work site, facilities and equipment are checked for hazards.
- Repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment required for the unloading of livestock are carried out or reported where necessary.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing is used and stored.
- Unload animals
- Animals are unloaded in a safe manner to comply with animal welfare, company and regulatory requirements.
- Livestock is identified, counted and recorded according to enterprise procedures.
- Workplace records are maintained according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
- Documentation is completed according to regulatory and transporter requirements.
- Agreement on condition of animals is reached with the transporter.
- Perform appropriate animal health procedures