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Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant

3.12 Lighting

3.12.1 The intensity of lighting required to be provided at work
surfaces should be of a standard not less than the
standard listed below:
a) Evisceration, washing, packaging, breaking up and
pieces preparation sections - 400 lux
b) Product inspection station - 600 lux
c) Stunning, bleeding and defeathering sections - 220
lux
d) Chillers, freezers, carton storage rooms, loading dock
and any associated marshalling areas - 220 lux.

3.12.2 Shatterproof protective shields should be provided over
exposed lights.

3.12.3 Artificial lighting must not distort colours or cause
shadows at the inspection surface. This also applies
where product is prepared for inspection or is packaged.

3.13 Hose Points
3.13.1 The use of long hoses should be avoided.

3.13.2 A sufficient number of hot and cold hose points should
be provided to service the area.

3.13.3 Hose racks should be constructed of rust resistant
materials.
3.13.4 Hose racks should be of a material and colour that does
not cause marking of surfaces they contact.

3.14 Noise Factor
It is well recognised that prolonged exposure to excessive levels
is detrimental to health and hearing. Processing areas of poultry
establishments can be excessively noisy unless particular attention
is paid to this problem. An awareness of the need to control noise
level is important at the design stage, as problems can be avoided
that would be expensive to rectify later.

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