JUNE 2013
WORK PRACTICE
LOADING GROUND FLOOR
Catch turkeys in section of barn near loading door(s) in
use and carry them to the load out doors. Personnel in
barn pass birds to personnel on platform/scaffold who
load them into the turkey liner.
Catch and pass turkeys
Move loading platform to next
door – if the platform is moved
When all birds adjacent to load out door(s) in use have
been loaded, move platform to next load out door and
repeat the process. Ensure work surface is level.
Set work platform between truck and barn for personnel
to stand on for passing turkeys from barn up to truck.
Ensure work surface is level. Work platform must have
a non-slip surface to provide good traction. The loading
platform must have 42" high safety rails fi xed to each
end. This platform must be able to elevate or be
constructed in such a way to avoid birds being loaded
above shoulder height. Platforms should be level and
stable and allow workers to safely ascend or descend.
Set loading equipment between
barn and truck
Ensure all load out doorways are in good state of repair –
no sharp objects protruding from the frame or building.
The area outside the door is level and clear of ice/snow/
debris.
No trip hazards or obstructions in work area.
Inspect load out doors and area ad-
jacent to doors
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