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Part 1 | Minimum Standards of Construction of Poultry Processing Premises

f) Toilet rooms should not be entered directly from a work
room, but entrance through an intervening dressing
room or ventilated toilet room vestibule is permitted.
g) Toilet rooms should not be entered through a shower
room.
h) Toilet rooms for female employees should be provided
with facilities for the disposal of personal hygiene
items.
9.4.7.3 Shower Room
An adequate supply of hot water and cold water should
be connected to showers and a method provided to
remove vapour from shower rooms.

9.4.7.4 Change Room
A separate change room equipped with lockers and
seating and having direct access to showers should be
provided.

9.4.7.5 Furniture and Fittings
Lunch tables should be provided with smooth impervious
tops and edges, and be constructed so the tables can be
readily cleaned. Adequate seating which can be readily
cleaned should be provided in lunch rooms.

9.4.7.6 Hand Wash Basins
Hand wash basins should be provided in sufficient number
in close proximity to the toilet room entrance. The basin
should be operated by pedal or thigh and supplied with
liquid soap dispensers.
a) Acceptable hand drying systems and receptacles for
used towels should be provided.
b) An adequate supply of warm water should be
connected to basins.
9.4.7.7 Lockers and Seating
Suitable lockers and seating should be provided for the
workers. It is advisable that the lockers have dimensions

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