Big River Pork

In reply to the Hon. I.K. HUNTER (16 June 2020).

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade and Investment):

Big River Pork (BRP) has been vigilant in its obligations to its employees, customers and suppliers by adopting a range of stringent work health and safety measures to minimise the exposure and spread of COVID-19. I have been advised by BRP that the business has undertaken the following measures:

temperature checks upon entry

strict use of hand sanitiser and hand washing upon entry

all guests to wear face masks upon entry

entry to abattoir/workspace limited to regular workers

extra lunchrooms to be able to maintain social distancing

segregation of each department (Slaughter Floor and Boning Room)

sanitation wipe down of all tables and door handles after breaks

regular sanitation cleaning of driveways.

All of these measures have come at a cost of approximately $70,000 a month to the business.