11Risk management system required

11 Risk management system required

(1)  In this regulation –

risk management system, in relation to the keeping of pigs, means a system of documented strategies and procedures for identifying, monitoring, mitigating and effectively managing hazards to –

(a) the pigs; and

(b) the food and water supply for the pigs; and

(c) the systems that control the temperature and ventilation of the environment in which the pigs are kept.

(2)  A person who keeps more than one pig must make a written or electronic record of all risk management strategies and procedures in place to ensure the welfare of the pigs in the person’s care or control.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  Without limiting subregulation (2) , a risk management system is to specify strategies and procedures to ensure that –

(a) all mechanical equipment necessary to provide food and water to the pigs, and to control the temperature and ventilation of the pigs' environment, is inspected daily; and

(b) an alternative means of providing food and water and controlling the temperature and ventilation of the pigs' environment is in place in the event of a breakdown of the mechanical equipment referred to in paragraph (a) ; and

(c) heat-distressed pigs are identified and cooled down appropriately in the circumstances; and

(d) appropriate written instructions are given to workers; and

(e) forms, for recording the completion of tasks, are completed to allow for an audit of the risk management system.

(4)  A person who is required to make a record in accordance with subregulation (2) must retain that record for a period of 5 consecutive years.

Penalty:  In the case of –