Checklist: Ready for work day in slaughter department
What you review before production starts
A good work day starts with a fixed routine. Go through the list before you start — it prevents errors accidents and hygiene problems.
§Before you start
- 01Clean work clothes, head covering and clean hands.
- 02Knives sharpened and equipment checked.
- 03Work surfaces cleaned and disinfected.
- 04Cold room checked — is the temperature correct?
- 05Quality control form ready for today's notes.
§During the work.
- 01Keep clean and dirty zones separate.
- 02Measure temperatures at the agreed times.
- 03Mark and date-stamp goods correctly.
- 04Clean up on an ongoing basis so waste does not accumulate.