National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

j) If more than 6 persons are employed on the premises, a clearly designated change room must beprovided and the change room must have a floor area providing at least 0,5m² for each employee,have a minimum overall floor area of 6m² and width of two metres, be equipped with an adequatemetal locker for each employee.k) If no change room is required in terms of paragraph (j) each employee must be provided with anadequate metal locker;l) For the purposes of washing, clipping or grooming of pets, a bathroom fitted with a bath, or similarfitting, and a wash hand basin supplied with running potable water must be provided.m) A clipping and grooming room fitted with impervious topped tables and an adequate number ofportable storage receptacles of an impervious durable material with close fitting lids, for the storage ofcut hair pending removal, must be provided.n) All buildings, including storage areas, must be rodent-proof.o) The premises may not have direct internal access with any room or place used for human habitation,where clothing is stored or sold, or where food is prepared, stored or sold for human consumptionp) The exterior cavity of any tubular or hollow material used to construct a cage must be sealed.q) The cages must be able to be moved easily.r) The distance from any cage to the nearest wall must be a minimum of 150 mm;s) The cages must be kept a minimum of 450 mm above floor level, and the space below every cagemust be unobstructedt) Provide rodent-proof receptacles, of an impervious material and with close fitting lids, for the storageof all loose pet food in the storage facilities required in terms of section 137 (f)u) Provide adequate refrigeration facilities to store all perishable pet food on the premises.v) Ensure that in any room in which the pets are kept 50% of the floor space is unobstructed, and thecages are placed a minimum of 800 mm from one another.3.19 Hygiene standards for pet shops or pet parloursa) The cages must be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent accumulation of manure.b) The premises and every cage, tray, container, receptacle, basket and all apparatus, equipment orappliances used in connection with the pet shop or pet parlour must be maintained in a clean andsanitary condition, free from pests and in good repair.c) Overalls or other protective clothing for employees and ensure that the employees wear them whenon duty.d) Isolation facilities must be provided in which every pet which is, or appears to be, sick must be keptwhile on the premises.e) An adequate supply of potable water must be provided for drinking and cleaning purposes.f) Adequate ventilation must be ensured in the cages to ensure the comfort and survival of the pets.g) Measures must be taken to ensure that the number of pets contained in each cage does not impedetheir free movement.3.20 Removal of dead animals on all premises where animals are being kepta) All dead animals must be removed from the premises within 24 hours of its death, to prevent a healthnuisance or hazard from occurring.b) Disposal of dead animals must be done in an acceptable manner, the local authority should becontacted for collection and disposal of any dead animal on the premises, the owner’s cost.SECTION 18: INDUSTRIES PREMISESFor the purpose of these document industries refers to agricultural areas, hazardous substance dealer’spremises, including food manufacturing and processing industries.1. NORMS1.1 Industries in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2003, (Act no85 of 2003).1.2 Conforms to the requirements of the Environmental Conservation Act 73 of 1989, Noise ControlRegulations, with regards to acceptable noise levels.DOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 68