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Result Information for Audit Number:
72222 Ranch: Trifolium 10-192 Grower: Varsity Produce (Steve Dahm) Produce List: Cauliflower Crew Name Or Number: N/A Foreman Or Contact Person: Steve Dahm City / Location: Audit Start: 11/20/2007 09:00 Audit End: 11/20/2007 13:00 Audit Score In Percentage: 85% Average Primus Score: 97% |
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| Is there a documented and implemented policy that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area? NOTE: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas. | There is a written policy supported by visual evidence that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area as well as in or around any packaging, chemical or equipment storage areas. | |||||||
| Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records? | http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf | |||||||
| Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials? | Mixing and loading crop protection materials should be done as prescribed by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines. All agricultural chemical additions, dilutions, etc. should be performed safely and within a distance where land and any water source may not be affected. | |||||||
| Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment? | Rinsing and cleaning of all crop protection equipment should be done as prescribed by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines. Care should be taken so that such activities are performed safely and within a distance where land and water sources may not be affected. | |||||||
| Is there documentation that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained or are under the supervision of a trained individual? | Current valid certificates, licenses, or another form of proof of training recognized by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines should be available for supervisors/ workers handling, mixing/loading/and applying crop protection products . | |||||||
| Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)? | Procedures may include regular calibration, verifications, replacement, and maintenance of the crop protection equipment. | |||||||
| Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials? | Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or other formal documentation from the fertilizer manufacturer's or supplier(s) should be current and state any inert or active ingredient substances used as "fillers" (e.g., clay pellets, granular limestone). | |||||||
| Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source? | A routine maintenance program should be in place that includes removal of all inappropriate materials (e.g. plant material, trash, animal carcasses). Filtration, documentation of animal intrusion, disinfection systems, etc. also may be part of the measures taken to minimize contamination. | |||||||
| Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | "Records" may include calendar books with commentary regarding what was checked, the condition, unusual occurrences, and any action taken. If using a disinfection injection system (e.g. chlorination), there should be monitoring logs completed on at least a daily basis. The appropriate support documentation should be available for review. | |||||||
| Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | There should be documented procedures in place detailing how water samples are taken in the field including stating how samples should be identified i.e. clearly naming the location that the sample was taken, the water source and the date (this is important in order to be able to calculate geometric means). Samples should be taken at a point as close to the point of use as possible where water contacts the crop, so as to test both the water source and the water distribution system. | |||||||
| Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area? | Placement of toilet facilities should be in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area. | |||||||
| Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work? | Toilet facilities should have visuals or signs written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work. The visuals or signs should be placed in key areas where employees can easily see them. | |||||||
| Is there is a documented and implemented procedure for emptying the catch basin in a hygienic manner and also in a way that prevent product, packaging, equipment and water system contamination? | If self contained toilets are used, the toilet basins should be emptied, pumped, and cleaned in a manner to avoid contamination to product, packaging, equipment, and growing areas. Equipment used in emptying/pumping must be in good working order. A documented policy should exist and if occurring at the time of the verification, the policy should be followed. | |||||||
| Are the hand wash stations designed and being maintained to prevent contamination onto the growing area ( i.e. spent water does not go straight to the ground)? | Hand wash stations should be free of clogged drains, designed and maintained properly to capture or control rinse water that could cause contamination onto product, packaging, equipment, and growing area. | |||||||