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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (11)

Chapter 11 PLANT WASTE DISPOSAL
 

Control and disposal of plant wastes are major concerns. Optimum use and reduction of waste are essential goals of economic production in all plants. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (10)

Chapter 10 POULTRY SLAUGHTER ESTABLISHMENTS
Although the flesh of healthy living poultry is practically sterile, when the bird is killed many factors can contribute to contamination of the carcass including improperly designed and constructed slaughter facilities. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (9)

Chapter 9 MEAT SLAUGHTER ESTABLISHMENTS
Although the flesh of healthy livestock is practically sterile, when the animal is killed many factors can contribute to contamination of the carcass including improperly designed and constructed slaughter facilities. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (8)

Chapter 8 ESTABLISHMENT SEWAGE TREATMENT
The design and construction of sewage treatment facilities must comply with local code requirements. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (7)

Chapter 7 GENERAL PLUMBING FACILITIES
One of the most important factors to consider in the design and modification of establishments is the plumbing system. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (6)

Chapter 6 WATER SUPPLY
The water supply should be ample, clean, and potable with adequate pressure and facilities for its distribution in the establishment and its protection against contamination and pollution. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (5)

Chapter 5 LIGHTING, VENTILATION, REFRIGERATION, AND EQUIPMENT
Controlling the manufacturing environment is important in maintaining a sanitary environment in meat and poultry operations. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (4)

Chapter 4 CONSTRUCTION
A frequently overlooked area of construction design is the selection of appropriate construction materials for the establishment. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (3)

Chapter 3 WELFARE FACILITIES FOR ESTABLISHMENT EMPLOYEES
One source of potential contamination of product is cross contamination from employee welfare facilities. […]

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USDA/NCDA&CS FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR MEAT PROCESSING PLANTS (2)

Chapter 2 LAYOUT
One of the most important decisions you make in building or modifying an establishment is how you plan the layout of your building, including the placement of rooms and equipment, product flow and people traffic patterns. Not only does a poorly designed establishment affect your productivity, but it may result in congested operations that can lead to unsanitary conditions. […]

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