provided in-part funding. The Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health endorsed the document in October 2017 and the Animal Health Committee in February 2018. Writing group members Elise Spark – Primary Industries and Regions South Australia Shane Roberts – Primary Industries and Regions South Australia Marty Deveney – South Australian Research and Development Institute Tracey Bradley – Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victoria Cecile Dang – Department Primary Industries, and Regional Development, Western Australia Eileen Wronski – Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania Melissa Walker – Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales Bruce Zippel – Oysters Australia Comments were provided by other persons during the development of the National Biosecurity Plan Guidelines for Australian Oyster Hatcheries. These contributions are gratefully acknowledged, in particular the contributions of the industry and government participants who attended the oyster workshop. Photos on page provided by: Primary Industries and Regions South Australia.
Are you entering production areas of the hatchery? Yes □ No □ Have you been in contact with any aquaculture or the aquatic environment in the previous 24 hours, including: recreational fishing seafood processors water sports/activities Yes □ No □ (Go to question 3) If yes, have you had a head-to-toe shower and changed into clean clothes and shoes? Yes □ No □ postpone non-essential visit hatchery manager to assess risk before granting access I ……………………………………………………………. agree to abide by the entry conditions for visitors. Signature ……………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………………
(D) Low R22. To ensure effective disinfection at all locate footbaths (or provide the opportunity to change into zone-specific boots) and hand sanitation stations at the hatchery entrance/exit and between biosecurity zones. R23. Ensure worn in production areas are not worn or taken outside their designated production area. R24. Ensure staff attend work in laundered, clean clothes each day. R25. Only permit designated staff to routinely enter farm quarantine areas. R26. Ensure work flow is unidirectional (from low- to high-risk zones) when staff need to access multiple zones during a day. Make sure you have an appropriate procedure when this is not possible. Add titles or codes of any associated SOPs, checklists or record keeping templates in this column Pre-employment biosecurity declaration Visitors - contractors, suppliers and other service personnel, family and neighbours Risk Risk management measures Supporting documentation
(D) Low R42. Park visitor vehicles in a dedicated parking area. R43. Ensure the hatchery has a dedicated delivery and loading area. R44. Regularly clean all hatchery areas and keep free of rubbish and clutter. R45. Clean contractor tools before entry and ensure they are free of dust/organic matter. R46. Disinfect and dry all equipment and surfaces between runs. Add titles or of any associated SOPs, checklists or record keeping templates in this column waste and feed Objective: Minimise the risk of water, waste and feed introducing and spreading disease. Risk Risk management measures Supporting documentation (A) Critical R47. Treat incoming water appropriately (for example, screening, ageing, filtration, light, ozone) to minimise the risk of disease/pest entry. R48. discharge water from dedicated quarantine facilities appropriately to minimise the risk of disease/pest establishment in the marine environment. Add titles or codes of any associated SOPs, checklists or record keeping templates in this column
R66. Undertake batch testing or surveillance requirements in compliance with jurisdictional regulations. R67. Only keep commercially farmed species on site in accordance with license conditions. R68. Ensure any veterinary medicines provided to stock are compliant with relevant state and national legislation (including the Commonwealth regulator, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority). Section 7. DOCUMENT CONTROL AND REVISION RECORD Document control Details Approval/review Details Version e.g. 1.0 Approved by Name Position Status e.g. Approved, Draft Date approved <date> Contact Name Position Next review due <date> (should not exceed 12 months) Revision record: Date Version Revision description Date e.g. 1.0 Should be brief but specific – avoid vague statement like ‘plan updated’ but rather state ‘SOP XXXX added’, ‘Key contact details amended’. R69. Ensure you regularly review the farm biosecurity plan (annually at a minimum). Section 8. AUDIT RECORD Audit record: Date Type Auditor(s) notes – remedial action Date of next audit