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r— <br /> NOV-15-2402 13 �? ,46 `wt, VM/5UfV/Lc)Sri <br /> GRAY DAMS,GO"= t7(3 <br /> ST,-.TF OF CALIFORNIA <br /> -rEpXR—TMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE <br /> 1220 N Street, Room A-114 <br /> Sacramento, CA 95814 <br /> (916) 654-0881 <br /> ROUTINE BIOSECURITY POLICY <br /> for Animal Health and Food Sa Ices personnel <br /> to prevent spreading Diseas®-causing organisms from One Facility to Another <br /> Effective immediately, all Animal Health and Food Safety Services personnel traveling on <br /> and off any livestock ranches, dairies, feed yards, sate yards, poultry facilities, swine <br /> premises, slaughter houses, and other facilities where animals <br /> sta lard b os u measu suor unprocessed re <br /> tissues may be inspected, shall take the following mi <br /> Wear rubber boots (or other footwear that can be cleaned and disinfected) or disposable <br /> al <br /> plastic boots. When visiting low-risk areas, such as offices or hs ble to st es r from anifootwesmat <br /> areas, clean street shoes or boots are acceptable. It may be pos <br /> facilities that would only be worn there, <br /> t them <br /> Remove all dirt and organic matter from your nbfots ni d irKon Sor thoroughly simdilarlyf effete+e <br /> using a bucket, brush, and an appropriate dist (V <br /> product), prior to entering and when leaving an animal facility+ <br /> Wear disposable or clean coveralls, laboratory coats, smocks or other suitable outerwear, <br /> when you plan to come into contact with animals, manur$n or <br /> or imal ss secretions. <br /> with manure, <br /> need not be sterile, but if it has come into contact with <br /> blood, milk, or other secretions, change into a clean replacement. Place dirty materials in a <br /> plastic bag_ <br /> Thoroughly wash your hands with soap prior to entering and when leaving an animal <br /> facility. Disposable latex gloves may also be used, but not as a substitute for proper <br /> handwashing. <br /> Avoid driving through manure and wastewater.h� a� rk Q your concreteIorepaa ed areas when <br /> y from pens, <br /> pastures, or areas where stock may <br /> available. <br /> • Clean your vehicle frequently, including tires and floor-mats (carpets should be covyeredb <br /> with plastic floor mats). A commercial carwash is adequate. Tire sprays <br /> necessary in some situations. <br /> Dispose of used disposable boots, gloves, and coveralls at the facility if possible. <br /> Otherwise, place them in a plastic sealed garbage.bag for later disposal. <br /> Keep all equipment used in the field (ice chests, blood tubes, clipboards etc.) clean. <br /> Disinfect any equipment that Comes into contact with animals or their secretions before <br /> taking it to another facility, or use disposable equipment. <br /> • Keep clean and dirty clothing, equipment, and supplies separate. Designate "clean" and <br /> .&Y storage areas in your vehicle. <br /> TOTAL P.02 <br />