staff and animal safety

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how are human issues best addressed

taking a conservative common sense approach to working in an outdoor environment that is slippery and wet with animals that can pose threats and where physical difficult work in the norm

when should accidents be reported and to who

as soon as possible and even minor ones must be discussed

how do you operate safely in the lab

be aware of your own actions and those of others, dont run, careful when lifting, move slowly on wet surfaces, be causciouse when using tools

how can you reduce the risk of chemicals

following instructions, using PPE, following hazmat control procedures

how to be safe with electrical stuff

equip outdoors should be powered through GCFI circuits and circuit breakers and stay dry

guide lines for using sharps

wear gloves, work in clean clear workspace, minimize handing off and discard properly

Zoonosis is and what can be transfered

diseases that can be transferred from animals to humans, viruses bacteria fungi

what to do before handling animals and their food

wash hands with soap and warm water or antibacterial lotion and after sessions

what should you not do if you have cuts on your hands and what shold you do to fix it

dont handle animals and their food and cover the wound and wear gloves

any bite nip or scratch is…

potentially serious and must be reported

for very minor accidents..

first aid may be administered on site

all injuries need to be…

documented and discussed

in the event of an animal emergency

text reichmuth and moriarty with 911-animal name then call moraiarty then reichmuth then find lead or most qualified

where are important phone numbers and instructions posted

the main lab, chamber and FH

the emergency response plan for animals includes

plans for minor moderate and major emergencies

what should you do when entering a gate or rounding a corner

stop and check for activity

if an animal is out…

enter compound through alt door or wait

when not working with an animal when should you approach the fence closely and what can the animals do

never and bite or grab

when entering FH or pool areas

rinse bottom of shoes especially if working closely with pets as diseases can pass

store all necessary items outside…

off the ground and in secure locations, never bring non-essential items

what to do with trash or loose materials near exhibit

never leave it and pick it up

if see unfamiliar people in enclosure…

verify they are with staff and if not escort them out and mention signs on doors

anyone even staff who are acting obtrusive or unsafe should be

asked to leave

waste fish should be

removed from all areas with scoop net next to chamber on wall

the prescence of spoiled food can…

attract rats and other disease carrying animals

do not inadvertantly give… do not approach fence in manner associated with… do not reinforce… by…

commands to animals, feeding, poor behavior, walking away

when you leave an enclosure…

take everything with you and that the area is animal safe

if present during training sessions…

use common sense, avoid loud sounds or motions and look for hazards

what to do before attending session…

ask trainer where to be and what to do

an animal is ___ under the complete control of a trainer

never

if an animal should stop eating or become disoriented or aggressive in an uncontained space you should

follow instructions of trainer, remove potential hazards like people and block unsafe spaces with a barrier or water spray

the most important thing for observers to don when an animal is out is…

remain attentive and prepared to assist trainer

when working in contact dist with sea lions you should

wear knee high boots

staff may not enter area with sea lions…

alone they must be supervised by trainer

when assisting with experiments with sealions…

always wait to enter and exit enclosure until sealions have been moved or in water and under control of trainer

when a sealion is being worked on on the cement

remain standing and stay a good distance away while watching ends of compound

when a sea lion is out

no one should be moving through the area and talking and movement should be a minimum unless trainer says otherwise and area should be safe

the sealions may be housed…

together or with one or more seals

behavior interactions b/w animals when housed…

should be monitored and note any aggressive or unusual behavior and tell lead

staff should not enter seal enclosures…

until cleared

when entering seal enclosure

ignore them and be careful going in and out as they can push past so avoid opening when they are near

if you must pass a seal on the pool deck

walk on fence perimeter and never step over seal

when one of the seals is on cement

make area safe, spray down cement

the combinations of seals are

restricted and may vary