Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology

Building

BUILDINGS

• The area surroundings the slaughterhouse building must be well maintained.
• It should be properly drained leaving no scope for water logging.
• Inedible material and manure should be collected in closed containers and removed regularly.
• Building proper should be vermin and fly proof. 
• The junction between ceiling and walls should be rounded for convenient cleaning.
• Floor angles and corners should be imperviously sealed. 
• Paint should be lead-free.
• The machinery installed in the building should be smooth and its functional surfaces should be easily accessible for cleaning. 
• Wood fittings are not allowed.
• There must be adequate washing facilities for personnel hygiene.
• Adequate facilities for disinfection of knives and tools should be there in the plant.
• Eating and smoking is prohibitted except in the designated places.