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 suf cient 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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