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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
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Aim:
MECHANICAL HARVESTING
TC.MH.a Key
Standards
If mechanical harvesting, the machine operator must be able to provide evidence that he has undertaken training for the machine that he is operating and has knowledge of action to be taken in the event of machine failure
TC.MH.b
Standards
If mechanical harvesting, birds must be cleared in such a way that they are collected as the machine moves forward and they are not allowed to move behind the vehicle
TC.MH.c
Standards
Speed of mechanical harvesting equipment must be set low enough not to cause damage to birds
TC.MH.d
Standards
Any damage to birds during mechanical harvesting must be monitored and issues rectified