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PERSONNEL Version 5.2

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PF.PL.1 PF.PL.1.1 PF.PL.2 PF.PL.3 PF.PL.4 PF.PL.5
Glossary

Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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PF.PL.1 Key

Systems must be in place to ensure all personnel are effectively trained and deemed competent to carry out the activities they are required to do

How you will be measured

PF.PL.1.a

Nobody starts work without an induction, covering at least the following: - an explanation of the tasks they will undertake - Health & Safety information - reporting lines

PF.PL.1.b

All persons looking after the health and welfare of livestock have knowledge and skills in animal husbandry

PF.PL.1.1

All persons involved in the care of pigs on the unit have completed all available mandatory modules on the UK Pig Industry Training platform

How you will be measured

PF.PL.1.1.a

Each person has completed the relevant* available modules within 3 months of their launch

PF.PL.1.1.b

New persons on the unit undertake all available modules within 3 months of starting
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  • Certificate(s) of completion
  • Training records

PF.PL.2

Records of training must be kept

How you will be measured

PF.PL.2.a

A training record is available for all, including: - name - details of training - date of training - who provided the training (in-house or external)

PF.PL.2.b

Where workers are trained to undertake specific tasks, these are listed in their record

PF.PL.2.c

Records kept for 2 years after person has left the business
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Training record (paper-based or online, e.g. PigPro)

PF.PL.3

The performance and competence of employees must be regularly reviewed and refresher training implemented as required

How you will be measured

PF.PL.3.a

Documented annual performance reviews of work undertaken and ability to carry out required roles

PF.PL.3.b

Gaps in competence are addressed by recorded refresher training, implemented immediately or within defined timeline
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  • Annual performance review
  • Training records

PF.PL.4

Where labour providers are used, they are licensed and a documented agreement is in place

How you will be measured

PF.PL.4.a

All labour providers used hold a valid Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence

PF.PL.4.b

A Service Level Agreement is in place between the business and the labour provider

PF.PL.4.c

The agreement confirms that any workers provided are suitably competent

PF.PL.4.d

The agreement confirms any training completed by the labour provider as an alternative to the business's own training systems

PF.PL.4.e

The agreement confirms that all workers are legally permitted to work within the UK

PF.PL.4.f

The agreement defines allocation of Health & Safety responsibilities between labour provider and labour user
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  • Evidence of GLAA licence
  • Service Level Agreement

PF.PL.5

Written Health and Safety Policy in place

How you will be measured

PF.PL.5.b

Policy is effectively communicated to all relevant workers

PF.PL.5.c

Language and learning style is given due consideration to ensure all workers understand information
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Health & Safety Policy


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