Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Red Meat Regulations, 2004

Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Red Meat Abattoirs [Section 11(1)(A)]

B : Structural requirements

2. Additional requirements for low and high throughput red meat abattoirs

19. Offloading ramps

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[See also regulation 66]

 

Offloading ramps, movable or stationary -

a)must be so constructed to avoid injury of animals during offloading and provide a stable area to facilitate the free movement of animals;
b)may not have open spaces between the offloading ramp and the vehicle;
c)must be at the same height of the vehicle for which it is used.
d)must have guide rails;
e)must have permanent non-slippery floor at a slope of not more than 20°;
f)may not have sharp protruding edges or any other features that may cause injury; and
g)must have adequate artificial lighting if animals are offloaded at night.