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Tas Part H107 Farm dairy premises

Tas Part H107 Farm dairy premises

Tas H107.1 Application of this Part

This part is applicable to every farm dairy as covered by the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Act.

Dairies must be constructed in such a manner that contamination of milk can be avoided.

Tas H107.2 Milking Sheds and Holding Yards

(a)

The walls (including the walls of the pit of a herringbone design milking shed) must be non absorbent and easy to clean.

(b)

The floor of a holding yard and a milking shed must be non absorbent, easy to clean and free-draining.

(c)

The lighting of a holding yard and a milking shed must be adequate for proper milking.

(d)

The working space in a milking shed is to be sufficient to minimise the risk of contamination of milk during milking.

(e)

Effluent from a holding yard and a milking shed is to be drained to a suitable point for disposal.

(f)

The requirements of (a), (b) and (c) are satisfied if—

(i)

the walls are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete or other material sealed to be impervious to moisture; and

(ii)

the floors are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete and graded to a drain; and

(iii)

joints between wall sections and walls and floors are sealed to prevent entry of water and pests; and

(iv)

artificial lighting is designed to comply with AS 1680.

Tas H107.3 Milk Receiving Area and Milk Storage Room

(a)

A Milk Receiving Area and Milk Storage Room must—

(i)

have internal surfaces that are smooth, non-absorbent, free-draining and easy to clean; and

(ii)

be constructed so as to prevent the entry of dust, insects, pests, birds and animals; and

(iii)

have adequate artificial lighting that—

(A)

is located to provide a clear view of the milk for grading and measuring purposes; and

(B)

the lights over a bulk vat are to be protected to prevent glass entering the vat if the light is broken; and

(C)

have switches appropriately located at the milk collection areas; and

(iv)

have adequate ventilation to aid the drying of floors and walls between milkings.

(b)

The requirements of (a) are satisfied if—

(i)

the floors are constructed of well-compacted smooth finish concrete and graded to a drain; and

(ii)

the internal surfaces are smooth, sealed and washable; and

(iii)

joints between wall sections and walls and floors are sealed to prevent entry of water and pests; and

(iv)

artificial lighting is designed to comply with AS 1680; and

(v)

all openings are fitted with doors, windows or screens; and

(vi)

the milk is stored in a bulk storage tank which complies with AS 1187; and

(vii)

ventilation is provided in accordance with F4.5.

Tas H107.4 Water supply

An adequate and suitable supply of water must be available for plant sanitation, teat washing, milk cooling and vat rinsing.