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                                                     Shed cleaning and the removal of spent
                                                      litter should be undertaken during
                                                      daylight hours to minimise noise
                                                      impacts.
                                                     Meat chicken farm operators should
                                                      endeavour to minimise noise at all times
                                                      from equipment and machinery,
                                                      especially where a farm is close to
                                                      sensitive land uses.
                                                     Regular on-farm environmental risk
                                                      assessment is undertaken to ensure that
                                                      noise risk is low.

5.2.3       Chemical storage and use
Farm fuel must be stored and used in a way that ensures it does not impact on surface water,
groundwater and soil, and complies with the provisions of the EP Act and regulations.

Chemicals must be stored and used in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011
and regulations and any local government requirements.

    Performance criteria                          Acceptable outcomes
    P1                                            A1
    The storage and handling of dangerous         All agricultural chemicals used on meat
    chemicals comply with the requirements of     chicken farms are registered by the
    the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011      Australian Pesticides and Veterinary
    and the Workplace Health and Safety           Medicines Authority.
    Regulation 2011
    P2                                            A register of all dangerous goods and
    Strategies are implemented that minimise      combustible liquids stored and handled on
    risks from the storage and use of chemicals   the farm must be kept and maintained. If
    to human health and the environment.          required, Material Safety Data Sheets
                                                  (MSDS) should be available for all
                                                  chemicals stored and used.

                                                  A2
                                                  Sheds are closed during chemical
                                                  applications to minimise the risk of off-site
                                                  chemical spray drift. Sheds are closed for
                                                  recommended time after spraying with
                                                  odorous or toxic substances.

                                                  There is no spray drift or run-off that impacts
                                                  sensitive land areas.

                                                  Chemicals and fuel are stored and used
                                                  safely, according to manufacturer’s
                                                  instructions. Empty drums and other
                                                  chemical containers are disposed of in
                                                  accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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