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What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

A document that tell you exactly how to do a particular task
A document that sets out the steps for routine operations to ensure they are done efficiently and safely
The process for returning to work after you have been injured

Why are SOP’s important?

They help everyone understand what to do and the best way to do it
They tell you how to do a specific task
They explain how your workplace keeps you safe

What are 2 ways your workplace uses different colours to show who does what job?

Colour of uniform
Colour of helmet
Car parks

What do Work Instructions tell you?

What needs to be done
How it needs to be done
Most important part
Defines the standard you need to meet when completing the task
What you need to do if something goes wrong
All of the above

What are the policies you know about in your workplace?

Workplace health and safety
Drug and alcohol policy
Anti-discrimination/bullying and harassment policy
Return to work procedure
Emergency procedure
All of the above

What could happen if you don’t follow you company’s health an safety policies?

You could hurt yourself or other people
You could lose your job
You could be prosecuted
All of the above

In what ways can you can be responsible for your safety when you are at work?

Cooperate to make the workplace safe
Follow safety instructions
Not put others at risk
Use and look after your PPE , report any hazards or unsafe conditions
All of the above

List three things you can do to stay safe at work

Identify hazards
Manage risks
Report
Go home

What things can you do to reduce the risk of contamination?

Change out of your street clothes
Keeping street clothes and work clothes separate
Cover cuts and grazers
Wash hands
Wear required PPE
Wearing apron and gumboots
All of the above

Do you have to wear your PPE?

No, it's not really important
Yes, you are legally responsible for wearing your PPE correctly and keeping it clean and in working order

List 3 PPE you have to wear in your area

Uniform
Helmet
Boots
Safety Glasses

What is the best way to prevent slips, trips and falls?

Keep trolleys in front of exits
Keep your workplace tidy and put everything away when you have finished with it
Look around you when you are walking around the floor

What things should be listed on a Safety Data Sheet?

Chemical use
Handling safely
Correct PPE
Health effects
All of the above

Can you operate a machine if it has been tagged and locked out?

Yes, anyone can start a machine that has been tagged and locked out
No, only the person who tagged the machine is authorised to remove it before operation

List two things you should do if there is an accident at your workplace?

Seek medical help for injury
Tell a supervisor
Go to lunch

What should you do when there is an incident at your workplace?

Tell a supervisor
Go to lunch

What should you do if there is an emergency like a fire at your workplace?

Keep working until you are told to leave the building
Leave the building through the nearest exit and go to your designated evacuation area
Stop the machine you are working on and leave the building through the locker room so you can pick up your belongings on the way, then go home

What is contamination?

Anything on a meat product that shouldn't be there
Something that makes a meat product taste good

What are the examples below physical, chemical or microbiological contamination?

Sort elements

Physical
microbiological
Chemical

Piece of plastic
Bacteria from a dirty knife
Cleaning products

Why do you need to wear Personal Protective Equipment

It makes you look good
It protects you and the product from contamination
Because you supervisor told you to

Why is it important to wash yourself regularly?

It makes you smell nice
It keeps you clean
It reduces the chances of bacteria multiplying on your body and contaminating the product

What should you do if you have a cut finger?

Just leave it as is
Cover it was a water-proof, metal detectable coloured Band Aid
Take the day off work

What steps should be taken when washing your hands?

Turn on tap
Wet hands with hot water
Use soap to lather
Rub the lather up to your elbows
Scrub under fingernails with a brush
Rub the lather between your fingers
Rub your hand all over for at least 30 seconds
Rinse off all soap with warm water
Thoroughly dry your hands
DO NOT touch your face or clothing after you have washed your hands
All of the above

When should you wash your hands?

Before or after you leave a processing area
Before and after going to the toilet
When leaving for a break or returning after a break
After touching your hair, sneezing or coughing or picking meat up off the floor
All of the above

Why do you wash your footwear before leaving an area?

It makes them look clean
It stops meat, blood and fat being dragged through the walkways, toilets and locker rooms
Your supervisor told you to

How long should you immerse your tools in the sanitser?

Minimum of 10 seconds
Minimum of 20 seconds
Until they get hot

What equipment should not be stored in your locker?

Your street clothes
Your clean shoes
Dirty protective clothing or equipment

Why is it important that processing plants have good cleaning and sanitising practices?

It makes them look good
It makes them a nicer place to work
It is a vital part of producing a clean product, free of contamination

What is cleaning and sanitising?

Cleaning and sanitising is something we do because it is part of our job
Cleaning and sanitising keep the plant safe
Cleaning and sanitising is about removing contamination and killing bacteria
All of the above

List 3 types of contamination

Physical
Chemical
Microbiological
Animal

What 4 things do bacteria need to grow in the workplace?

Time
Temperature
Food
Moisture
Soil

Is it important to get rid of fat, meat and blood from production areas?

No, they are just part of working in a processing plant
Yes, they are a food supply for bacteria which can contaminate the product

Why should you limit the use of hoses when cleaning?

Using hoses wastes water
Water from hoses can spray contamination off the walls and floor onto the product
Hoses can trip people up

Why is good housekeeping important?

It makes the workplace look good
It keep everything out of the way
It makes the workplace safer

What steps are in your workplace’s cleaning plan?

Cold water wash
Apply detergents and sanitiser
Manual scrub
All of the above

Why should you be careful when using chemicals for cleaning?

If any chemicals end up on the meat it's not safe to eat
Chemicals are expensive and you shouldn’t use too much
Using chemicals can stain you clothes

Why do all meat processors in Australia have a Quality Assurance system?

It ensures meat processors deliver a consistent, high-quality product
It makes it easier for people to do their job
Customers think it is important

What does a Quality Assurance System do?

It sets out the rules for processing meat products
It clearly defines people's roles and responsibilities and makes sure you have the right equipment, knowledge and skills to do the job
It lists the best ways to cook meat

Why do we need HACCP plans?

They tell us how to control and minimise food safety risks at each stage of the production process.
They tell us how to do our jobs
They tell the managers how to run the plant

Why is it important to keep our customers happy?

They will stop buying from us and go somewhere else
It will keep prices down

What are the different types of customers for a meat processor?

Retailers
Wholesalers
Restaurants
Overseas importers
All of the above

What do meat inspectors look for when they are inspecting meat?

Diseases or contamination that might be a health risk to customers
Too much fat or bone in a meat product
The meat is the right colour and thickness

What does an auditor look for?

Makes sure the processor is treating the employees well
Looks for evidence that the quality system is working, and everyone is following the correct processes and procedures
Tests the quality of the product

What should you do if an auditor asks you a question?

Answer truthfully
Ask your supervisor if you don't understand what they are asking you
Be respectful
All of the above

What is manual handling?

Using your hands to do a job
Any activity that requires you to use your body
Using machinery to do a job

What is an example of a manual task in your workplace?

Pushing carcasses along a rail
lifting and carrying carcass or cartons
Lowering pallets
Pulling pelts or hides
Working with livestock
All of the above

What should you do when lifting a heavy object?

Flex your back slightly
Bend your legs
Keep your shoulders level
All of the above

What shouldn’t you do when you are carrying a heavy item?

Put the item down if you need to adjust your load
Carry the item close to your body
Twist your back and lean sideways

What should you do when you are pushing a heavy item?

Get a good grip of the object
Keep your back straight
Use both your arms and legs to get leverage
All of the above

List three direct risk factors that can increase the risk of injury when performing a manual task.

How you stand
How you move
Force required
Time of smoko
Supervisor

List three contributory factors that can increase the risk of injury when performing manual tasks

Work environment
Starting time
Poor work systems
Poor work practices

How can stretching help prevent manual handling injuries?

It makes you better at your job
It makes you stronger
It helps move muscles and increases circulation

What should you do if you have pain or soreness that doesn’t go away?

Ignore it and keep working
Tell your supervisor
Stop working and go home

What is a heavier broader knife used for and what is a thinner, flexible knife used for?

Sort elements

Heavier, broader knife
Thinner, flexible knife

Slaughtering
Boning

What should you look for when choosing a knife

Thickness of the blade
Shape of the blade
Length of the blade
Length of the knife
Type of handle
Stainless steel blade
All of the above

Why is it important to have a non-slip handle and hilt guard on your knife?

It looks good
It keeps your hand clean
It stops your hand from slipping down the knife and reduces the risk of injury

Why is it important to keep your knife sharp?

It reduces the risk of an accident because a share knife won't slip and won't take as much effort to use
It will go in your scabbard easier if it is sharp
It can cut things easily if it is sharp

What things do you need to do to handle you knife safely and correctly

Keep your knife sharp
Use your pouch or scabbard
Don't talk with a knife in your hand
Don't use a knife to pick up meat
Don't use your knife as a scraper
All of the above

Why is it important to stop cross-contamination?

It can lead to food poisoning and foodborne illness
It makes your knives dirty
It means more cleaning for you

Why do you need to sterilise your knife?

To help keep them sharp
To stop cross contamination and kill bacteria
To stop them from getting dirty

When should you sterilise your knife?

Before starting work
After grinding, honing or steeling
If you can see any contamination
As required in your SOPs and WIs
All of the above

What does a workplace policy outline?

How to keep healthy and safe at work
The good and acceptable behaviours in your workplace
When you can go and have lunch and smoko

What does tolerance mean?

Respecting, accepting and appreciating other people and their culture
Being disrespectful of other people's culture and beliefs
Working with people of different cultures

What are three types of good workplace behaviours?

Treating others fairly
Be respectful
Religious intolerance
Follow the SOP's and WI's for your area

List three types of behaviour that are NOT acceptable in the workplace?

Arrive at work on time
Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Racial Discrimination

Is bullying always face-to-face?

Yes, it only counts when it is face-to-face
No, it can be things like leaving offencive messages on someone's phone or over the internet

What is an example of sexual harassment?

Sexually explicit emails or text messages
Intrucive questions about someone's personal life
Unwelcome attention or touching
Suggestive comments or jokes
All of the above

What are three examples of racial discrimination?

Messages of hate e.g. graffiti
Encouraging messages of the hate in public place e.g. internet sites
Physically or verbally abusing people due to their religion or race
Religion tolerance

In Australia it is illegal to bully, harass or discriminate against people because of their race or religion?

No, you can say and do whatever you like to people
Yes, it is illegal and you can be dismissed if you do any of these things in your workplace

What should you do if you experience any bullying or harassment at work?

Just ignore it
Report it to your supervisor, manager or Human Resources Officer
Do the same thing to them

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