45 1.35 3.286 2015 1199 6621 3941 Per Shed 30 2.02 3.9 85000 84 50 328 195 45 1.35 3.286 85000 126 75 414 246 The most conservative approach requires 126m of compost row per shed. The shed lengths are 156m. Each shed can easily accommodate the required windrow required for composting of the birds. Using current minimum litter measurements of 2000m3, (125m3 per shed) which is the amount placed into the sheds at the beginning of the batch. On the most conservative approach there is a need for a maximum of a further 289m3 organic matter (hay) per shed or 4624m3 for the whole of farm. 6.6.1 Conclusion Based on the experience of Russell Chickens and the long history of farming poultry that sometimes things don’t always go to plan. The very nature of farming is to expect the unexpected. The last ten years has resulted in not having to use the contingency measures put in place to manage a mass death of birds, on the site. It is the intention and subsequent management of this business not to have a need to implement this plan. State-of-the-art shedding, alarmed and back-up alarmed controlled environment sheds, access to the sheds is restricted, wild birds are prevented from entering sheds, a treated water supply along with other biosecurity measures significantly reduces the risk of a mass death. However, in the event of needing to dispose of a mass death, this report indicates the most likely measures taken. In following the DPI procedures, and the Ausvetplan, we have the step by step approach for dealing with a possible disaster- making for a clearer course of action, resulting in a better use of the resources available at the time, and an end result of a cleaner
Date Incident Response Result Comments on Response Plan 9/1/17 Major spill of chemical; TwinOxide storage container split resulting in major spillage of TwinOxide at the Chemical Pump Shed. Employees noticed a spill and alerted Bruce Russell. Hazard was assessed. People were kept away from the area until deemed safe, from chemical gas exposure. Once safe to approach, broken chemical tank was removed and replaced with a new container. Existing bunding contained the spill. Pumps are located within a shed where the chemical could not spill into, reaching no electrical components. Chemical gas, however, can reach the insides of the pump shed. Effective in alerting superiors to issues of potential major hazard. Quick response time from employees and superior. Functioning eyewash and shower located in close proximity incase of personal contamination. Existing ventilation proved to be not effective enough in clearing the pump shed of gases. Extra ventilation will be added in response. 12/1/18 Fire Drill Mower in the shed complex had grass seeds ignite Operator of the mower immediately turned off the machine and called Bruce Russell. All employees in the shed complex on Farm One were alerted and proceeded to the Emergency Evacuation Station. Management took and extinguisher to the lawn mower and put out the smouldering grasses. Constant checking and updating of farm fire extinguishers resulted in a fully operational fire extinguisher being easily located and readily available. Mower was extinguished with minimal people involved near the fire. Evacuation process was smooth and people were easily accounted for. Fire extinguishes in working order means fires will be easily contained and controlled. Training on how to operate machines is adequate in how to respond to emergencies, but will focus more on machine maintenance, inclusive of cleaning, to minimize risk of grass seeds igniting.