Confirmation/Update Log: Date Forms , , , Required Initials Pest Program for Production Sites and Buildings RATIONALE: Pests such as rodents, birds and insects are potential sources of contamination to product as they may carry a variety of pathogens. The use of traps, chemicals, tape or bait, and monitoring these continually can be effective in controlling pests. Operation has production site(s) on the premises Operation has building(s) on the premises If ANY of the above circles has been checked off, proceed below. If not, proceed to Section 15: Water (for Fluming and Cleaning). It is assumed throughout the manual that EACH of the requirements IMPORTANT (along with their procedures) are to be considered in terms of food NOTE safety. The risks are from those hazards that are in contact with “direct product” OR that may have an on food safety through cross “impact contamination”. Control and Monitoring An effective pest program must be in place for the exterior and interior of REQUIREMENT production sites and buildings to monitor and control pests. Note: This section does not apply to stand-alone agricultural chemical storage buildings. PROCEDURES The person responsible completes pest risk assessment for the interior and exterior of production sites and buildings by reviewing Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 and Form (G) Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair of Production Sites and Buildings OR The person responsible prevents nesting of birds on the interior and exterior of production sites and buildings The person responsible does NOT allow animals ,either wide or domestic (including pets), or pests (e.g. birds, rodents) in production sites and buildings The person responsible uses traps in production sites and buildings and ensures that: They are against the wall If bait inside buildings, it is in a trap from which rodents cannot escape (e.g., tin cat, iron cat, ketch-all) They are set, at a minimum, on the inside of each entrance (doorways) on both sides (i.e., two traps per door)
Confirmation/Update Log: Date Initials Pest Program for Production Sites and Buildings Forms Required , , , RATIONALE: Pests such as rodents, birds and insects are potential sources of contamination to product as they may carry a variety of pathogens. The use of traps, chemicals, tape or bait, and monitoring these continually can be effective in controlling pests. Operation has production site(s) on the premises Operation has building(s) on the premises If ANY of the above circles has been checked off, proceed below. If not, proceed to Section 15: Water (for Fluming and Cleaning). IMPORTANT NOTE It is assumed throughout the manual that EACH of the requirements (along with their procedures) are to be considered in terms of food safety. The risks are from those hazards that are in “direct contact with product” OR that may have an “impact on food safety through cross contamination”. Control and Monitoring REQUIREMENT An effective pest program must be in place for the exterior and interior of production sites and buildings to monitor and control pests. Note: This section does not apply to stand-alone agricultural chemical storage buildings. PROCEDURES The person responsible completes pest risk assessment for the interior and exterior of production sites and buildings by reviewing Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 and Form (G) Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair of Production Sites and Buildings OR The person responsible prevents nesting of birds on the interior and exterior of production sites and buildings The person responsible does NOT allow animals ,either wide or domestic (including pets), or pests (e.g. birds, rodents) in production sites and buildings The person responsible uses traps in production sites and buildings and ensures that: They are against the wall If bait inside buildings, it is in a trap from which rodents cannot escape (e.g., tin cat, iron cat, ketch-all) They are set, at a minimum, on the inside of each entrance (doorways) on both sides (i.e., two traps per door)
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