Risk Assessment of Exportation and Importation of Animals and Animal Products in Khartoum Airport

Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, behavior and practice of employees in supervising the shipment and trans-shipment of animals and their products at Khartoum International Airport. The study adopted the descriptive method. The data were collected by one tool: a questionnaire. A sample of 63 of workers whose work requires direct contact with animals and their products was randomly selected from the Veterinary Quarantine Department; Twenty veterinarians (20) and 43 labours of shipping, unloading and trans-shipments in Sudan Air Cargo village. The data were analyzed by (SPPS) program. The study showed the following results: Despite the sensitivity and great impact of the workplace, workers’ knowledge of the most important standards and international regulations governing labour is very weak, there is a clear reluctance on the part of workers to take advantage of modern technology to renew and update their information in the field of employment with recent changes in the field of work and clear weakness in the training and qualification policy for these workers. The study came up with the following recommendations: Review the training policy to conform to the business requirements and enable employees to familiarize themselves with all relevant laws and legislations, educate employees on the importance of public and personal hygiene with the provision of mechanisms and assistive devices