JUNE 2013
LOADING THIRD FLOOR
Inspect pass through holes and load
out equipment present in the barn
Set up loading equipment in barn
(Refer to Appendix B)
Second fl oor - set up scaffold unit directly under pass
through hole. Ensure scaffold is level and work platform
is secure.
Third fl oor - Remove fl oor panel and secure guard rail
system around pass through hole.
Catch and pass turkeys Personnel on third fl oor catch and pass turkeys through
fl oor hole to personnel standing on scaffold (second
fl oor). Individual on scaffold passes turkeys to personnel
on second fl oor who carries birds out second fl oor load
out doors where they are passed to personnel on the
loading platform.
STEP ACTION
Second fl oor - determine location of openings for
passing birds relative to load out doors (recommended
minimum opening of 30 in. x 48 in. /76 cm x 122 cm).
Ensure portable construction/industrial grade Canadian
Standard Association (CSA) approved scaffold unit or
equivalent with secured non-slip work platform and
safety rails is present and setup on second fl oor.
Ensure no equipment (feed or water lines) is present
under fl oor opening that could impede workers.
Third fl oor ensure guard rail system to place around fl oor
openings is present. Pass through holes have been located
and litter cleared from over the door.
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