Terminology

• Personnel- Any individual working on the farm. The biosecurity program and/or the site-specific biosecurity plan should include provisions specifically addressing procedures and biosecurity PPE for site-dedicated personnel. The plan should likewise address the procedures and biosecurity PPE for non-farm personnel.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include gloves, hair nets, face masks, rubber boots, shoe covers, lab coats, eye protection, and full-body coverall suits (either disposable or reusable). PPE can be either disposable or reusable. All reusable PPE must be cleaned and disinfected between uses. PPE is necessary to help reduce the possibility of transferring infectious agents between facilities, or from one biosecure area on the premises to another.
• Footwear Disinfection Station- A footwear disinfection station is a designated area where footwear can be cleaned and disinfected. This is commonly referred to as a foot bath and can be either wet or dry. The proper use and maintenance of footwear disinfection stations will help prevent the spread of contaminated material onto the premises, or between different bio-secure areas throughout the premises.
• Shared Employee- A Shared Employee is an employee who works at multiple premises.
• Visitor- A Visitor is anyone arriving at the premises who is not a designated employee as defined above and includes haulers of essential items, veterinarians, and regulatory staff.