Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Government Regulation laying down the arrangements for organising work and working procedures which the employer is obliged to ensure in the course of work relating to the breeding of animals
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
of 10 December 2001
laying down the arrangements for organising work and working procedures which the employer is obliged to ensure in the course of work relating to the keeping of animals
The Government orders pursuant to § 134e (2) of Act No. 65 / 1965 Coll., Labour Code, as amended by Act No. 155 / 2000 Coll.:
For the purposes of this Regulation, animal husbandry shall mean working activity aimed at the use of animals, in particular for their utility characteristics, breeding or training, sports, cultural, educational, experimental or scientific purposes, (1) which includes self-breeding and rearing, nutrition and feeding, and welfare and protection.
(1) The employer shall establish working procedures and organise work in animal husbandry in order to pay greater attention to animals
(a) emergency situations and situations accompanied by noise or other negative initiatives;
(b) new or arriving in an unrecognised environment;
(c) grouped together from non-self-adjusted individuals,
(d) injured or affected by injuries or infected infectious or communicable diseases;
(e) in times of heat,
(f) which may show defensive reactions because they care for their young.
(2) In the situations referred to in paragraph 1, the employer shall ensure that the premises for animals are adequately secured and adapted before handling the animals in such a way as to reduce the possible risk of breeding. The employer shall ensure an adequate number of employees, their equipment with the necessary work equipment corresponding to the situation or expected situation and shall establish a specific work process.
(1) In animal husbandry, the employer ensures, in particular, compliance with the established daily regime, calm, order, cleanliness and adequate ventilation of the animals. Employees and other persons may only enter and stay in premises intended for animal husbandry with the consent or knowledge of the employer; The employer shall ensure compliance with the smoking ban and the open fire entry ban.
(2) Outdoors intended for animal husbandry, such as pasture and dives, must be secured in such a way as to avoid unwanted releases of animals.
In addition, the employer shall establish working procedures and organise work in animal husbandry in order to:
(a) the animals have been treated calmly and decisively and so as not to be irritated and abused;
(b) the management and introduction of large livestock, with the exception of horses, shall be carried out by the staff member by means of a means of means provided with a guide belt, guide line or pole; the guide line or the guide belt shall not be wrapped around the hand of the staff member and the chain shall not be used to guide and introduce;
(c) in the pursuit of large animals, if carried out by means of gangways and barriers, the staff member has always been behind the fence or the barrier;
(d) the worker approached the large animals only after warning by voice, the lying animal was always approached with caution and was usually secured by another worker when treating the sick or injured animal and where it is known that the animal is dangerous or manifested as dangerous;
(e) the cleaning and attaching of the animals has always been carried out by the staff member on the part where the minimum risk of being imprinted or imprinted by the animal is,
(f) in carrying out special operations, such as veterinary procedures, insemination, derailment, grating of hoof and forging carried out by a competent person, a number of additional staff were needed at the workplace, and in carrying out special operations in restless animals, the means to fixate the animal, such as a fixation cage or administration of a calming preparation by a competent person, 2)
(g) animals which, by their behaviour, threaten the safety of humans or other animals have been removed from the holding; where animals are kept for breeding, measures which reduce the risk, such as the identification of an experienced nursing worker who is sufficiently familiar with the animal's risk behaviour, must be taken instead of being excluded.
(1) (1) The employer shall establish working procedures and organise work with regard to the type of risk.
(2) When working in animals infected with infectious diseases and working in the disposal of dead animals and laboratories, the employer shall establish working procedures and organise work with regard to the type of risk under specific legislation.2)
Further requirements for employers in determining working procedures and organisation of work are set out in the Annexes to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2003.
Prime Minister:
Ing. Zeman v. r.
1. Prime Minister and Minister for Labour and Social Affairs:
PhDr. Špidla v. r.
Příloha č. 1
Annex No. 1 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for the organisation of work and working practices in horse breeding
1. In the case of horse breeding, the employer shall organise the work and establish working procedures in particular with regard to risks:
(a) kicks, in particular from the rear legs or from a rising horse;
(b) bites, in particular in the case of inappropriate feeding and access to the horse;
(c) pressing, laying, rolling, or trampling, in particular when entering a stand or box;
(d) laying, trampling, dragging, stepping or slipping, in particular in the direction of a horse, or entering or overfishing;
(e) a fall from a horse while riding, where there is at the same time a risk of groping;
(f) a facial injury by tossing the head of the horse, saddle rubbing, hand rubbing from the horse's reins and neck.
2. A horse is treated calmly, carefully and with discretion. Before entering a standing position or in a box, the staff member shall normally be called "Retreat" and on behalf of the horse. He enters the horse after his retreat.
3. A horse which is housed in a tight standing shall normally be tied to a stable earring by two ties passing through free-tie rings with weights; it is separated from other horses by a bulkhead. The horse, which is housed in the box, moves freely and is usually bound during cleaning and treatment.
4. The horse of the kick or bite shall be placed separately so as not to endanger its surroundings. It shall be marked with a table indicating the animal's dangerous manifestations.
5. When leading a horse, the staff member shall, as a rule, walk on his left hand side; reins, reins, guide belts, lines or sidelines shall not be dragged on the ground. The staff member shall not be wrapped around the hand or around the body, in the case of a weaving belt or cord. When leading a saddled horse, they are pulled up or thrown over the saddle.
6. The training of a horse shall be undertaken taking into account the degree of training, age and physical and psychological assumptions.
7. As a general rule, stallions are carried on a simple tow or on a halter with a reload. The guide, longe or reins shall not be worn on the wrist of the hand.
8. In horse training and jumping with a horse, the employee uses a protective helmet. The distance between the horse and the horse shall be at least 3 m.
Příloha č. 2
Annex No 2 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for the organisation of work and working practices in cattle farming
1. In the case of cattle, the employer shall organise the work and lay down working procedures, taking into account in particular the risks:
(a) kicking, especially from the side of the animal, stabbing or bruising the horn;
(b) pressing, laying, rolling or trampling, in particular on entry to stand or to box, assistance for calving or entry to a lying animal;
(c) laying, trampling, digging, slipping, especially in the conduct of cattle or exaggeration;
(d) assault by an aggressive bull, in particular when treated or moved;
(e) the injury caused by the tail of the cow, in particular the eyes, when the milking device is applied.
2. Adult bovine animals must be firmly and securely bound in the binding stable. The binding of adult bovine animals is done by the neck, not by the horns. There must always be forage corridors in the stables where the bulls are housed for a period of more than one year, and the staff member must be able to ascertain before entering that there is no unbound animal in the stable. If an employee enters a standing position or box, it is necessary to ensure a retreat and the presence of another staff member who is in charge of the box.
3. Before entering the proceedings, the staff member shall notify the bovine animal by voice; the transfer of adult bovine animals is carried out only on a rope, on a guide line attached to a special call sign or using a pole. In the case of free housing, the staff member may not enter among the bovine animals in the wild alone; if entry is necessary, the presence of another staff member is required.
4. The exaggeration of bovine animals is generally carried out by means of barriers. The opening of a door or gate from a free stable shall be carried out in such a way that, at each opening, the employee who opened the door or the gate is protected.
5. In the binding stable, the breeding bull shall be provided with a double-tethered collar, or other safe safeguards, which may not be injured by the animal. In the case of box housing, it is necessary to ensure a firm construction of the box and a door that can be opened and closed and secured quickly and safely from the outside, while when entering the box, the employee must be secured by another employee. When treating a breeding bull in a box, it is necessary to attach it safely first. In the untying and tying of breeding bulls, veterinary operations, semen collection, grating of hoof or other operations, a further staff member who is competent to provide assistance shall be present in addition to the nursing staff. When treating a bull in standing position, it is necessary that the treating staff member first competes with the bull to step away from the inclined side.
6. Breeding bulls are carried on guide rods, safely fastened to the carrier ring. According to the nature of the herd shall be kept on guide rods by at least one employee in such a way that it is always safely controlled; fixed reins on which at least two employees may lead may be used for the lead.
7. When the herd bull is driven from the box to the range, the door is always opened from the outside, towards the exit. The staff member shall be provided with free passage in such a way as to ensure an escape route where necessary.
8. When the semen is collected from a breeding bull, the nursing staff member shall not carry out any other action at the same time.
Příloha č. 3
Annex No. 3 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for the organisation of work and working practices in the production of pigs, sheep and goats
1. When breeding pigs, the employer is obliged to organise work and to establish working procedures, in particular with regard to risks
(a) assault by an aggressive boar, in particular during the discharge of sows;
(b) foot stomping, animal assault or bite, in particular when weighing, loading, exaggerating or working in pens;
(c) swine infestation, in particular during weaning.
2. When keeping ovine and caprine animals, the employer shall organise the work and establish working procedures in particular with regard to the risks:
(a) starvation,
(b) laying and trampling, in particular when the herd is hauled, bathed, cut or milked.
3. When exaggerating pigs, the employee moves behind the oversized group. A solid guide rod is used in the lead and exaggeration of the boar.
4. Breeding boars shall be housed individually in separate pens or sheds; in the case of their admission, cleaning of pens or drains, in addition to the staff member, the presence of another staff member is required.
5. At weaning piglets from sows, at least two employees are required.
6. During the exodus of sheep and goats on the pasture, the staff member stands behind an open door to protect him from the pressure of the herd; only dogs with special training for this activity may be used for grazing sheep.
7. In the case of aggressive breeders, especially horned breeds, the caregiver shall observe the principle of not turning his back on the animal; For safe operation, the breed must be provided with a sufficiently strong collar or earring to accommodate the guide rod.
Příloha č. 4
Annex No. 4 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for organisation of work and working practices in poultry farming
1. In poultry farming, the employer is obliged to organise work and establish working procedures, in particular with regard to the risk of scraping, flapping or clanking. When keeping aquatic poultry, the possibility of falling and slipping workers on a slippery ground is another risk.
2. When using vessels on water areas for the production of poultry, workers shall use protective equipment, such as life-jackets or life-jackets, where appropriate.
Příloha č. 5
Annex No. 5 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for organisation of work and working practices in fish farming
1. In fish farming, the employer is obliged to organise work and establish working procedures, in particular with regard to the risks of sharp scales and fins, in the case of predatory fish, against teeth.
2. Electrical equipment for a maximum voltage of 24 volts shall be used for working in hatcheries, fish smelting, egg treatment and feed feeders. In winter, the risk of slipping or falling on a slippery surface should be reduced. Sprinkles must be provided at the arrival gates of the bags and steps to individual bags at the time of freezing.
3. When using vessels on water areas for fish farming, the employer shall provide protective equipment, such as life-jackets or life-jackets, where appropriate.
4. When working on the ice, in particular when opening and cutting deepwater, cutting stalls, tributaries and spreading fertilizers, the state and strength of the ice shall be determined by cutting through the test holes; the presence of at least two employees is required. The handling area around the deepening shall always be free. The cut and cut depth and the binding shall be accompanied by a sufficiently visible warning sign. The fishes and water tanks where they are cut in depth shall be provided with appropriate and well-visible safety marks. The staff are at least 5 m apart and equipped with at least one life-cycle and a fixed rope of at least 10 m long During the procedure, the force and strength of the ice shall be tested by means of a cleaver or long handle axe. Employees use life jackets in this work.
5. Two employees always work in the discharge and machining of ponds with a blade or shovel discharge device located in a pond to which access is provided on wooden pegs, where it is used to handle provisional levers. There are at least two employees working in the ponds at night.
Příloha č. 6
Annex 6 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for organisation of work and working practices in dog breeding
1. When breeding dogs, the employer is obliged to organise the work and to establish working procedures in particular with regard to risks
(a) biting, scratching or laying, in particular in the event of an attack by a dog;
(b) injury to the wire basket,
(c) coating on a leash, especially in large breeds.
2. In the training of dogs it is necessary to maintain calm, balance sheet and procedure that corresponds to the dog's character.
3. At a time when the dog does not guard the object or when the shepherd's dog does not work with the herd, for example during grazing, driving or guarding, it is properly and safely secured in the pen.
4. If a dog moves on public roads, it must be under the control of the nurse.
5. When treating a sick dog, vaccination or other special tasks, the presence of an additional employee who is sure of the dog is always necessary in addition to the nursing staff.
Příloha č. 7
Annex No. 7 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for the organisation of work and working practices for fur animals
1. In the breeding of fur animals, the employer shall organise the work and establish working procedures, in particular with regard to the risk of biting, scratching an employee during an attack by an animal or the risk of damage to vision by secretions of the animal.
2. The premises, cages or pens for the breeding of fur animals shall be properly secured against unwanted release of animals.
3. In the treatment of fur animals, their vaccination or other operations, the presence of an additional staff member is necessary in addition to the staff member; the animals are sure to apply a muzzle or jaw binding and safe fixation by means of a fixation cage, special fixation devices such as fixation pliers. When handling fur animals, workers shall use protective leather gloves or special fixation wedges or other devices, as appropriate; at least two employees shall be required to catch animals from cages.
Příloha č. 8
Annex No 8 to Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll.
Other requirements for the organisation of work and working practices in bee breeding
1. In bee husbandry, the employer is obliged to organise work and establish working procedures, in particular in view of the risk of stabbing.
2. The employer shall be obliged by appropriate means, such as smoke, to ensure that there is no excessive bother with the surrounding areas of bees during sintering; when working with bees, the worker usually uses a beekeeping mask or veil and gloves.
3. The permanent and mobile bee habitats which are located outside the enclosed, enclosed or fenced areas shall be marked in a clearly visible place with security signs indicating an entry ban on unauthorised persons and a biological risk.
4. The transport of bees shall be carried out only in fixed hives or establishments the individual parts of which are fixed together; the workers carrying out the transport are equipped with a beekeeping hood or veil and gloves. Bees don't get transported with open jaws. If the transport is carried out with a horse's coat, the garlic at the new station is only opened when the horse's coat is at a safe distance.
1) For example Act No. 246 / 1992 Coll., on the protection of animals against abuse, as amended by Act No. 162 / 1993 Coll., Act No. 193 / 1994 Coll., Act No. 243 / 1997 Coll. and Act No. 30 / 1998 Coll., Decree No. 311 / 1997 Coll., on the Breeding and Use of Experimental Animals.
2) Act No. 166 / 1999 Coll., on Veterinary Care and on the amendment of certain related laws (Veterinary Act), as amended by Act No. 29 / 2000 Coll., Act No. 154 / 2000 Coll. and Act No. 102 / 2001 Coll.
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| Citation | Government Decree No. 27 / 2002 Coll., laying down the method of organisation of work and working procedures which the employer is obliged to ensure in the course of work related to animal husbandry |
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| Regulation Type | Regulation |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 22.01.2002 |
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| Effective from | 01.01.2003 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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