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Term 1: Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
Definition 1: Employer must ensure a safe workplace.
Term 2: COSHH
Definition 2: Controls hazardous substances (e.g. disinfectants).
Term 3: RIDDOR
Definition 3: Report injuries/disease/accidents.
Term 4: Manual Handling Regs
Definition 4: Safe lifting techniques.
Term 5: Animal Welfare Act 2006
Definition 5: 5 Needs: Suitable environment, Suitable diet, Ability to express normal behaviour, Housed with/apart from other animals appropriately, Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
Term 6: Vet Surgeons Act
Definition 6: Only qualified vets diagnose, prescribe, perform surgery.
Term 7: Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order
Definition 7: Safe, legal animal transport.
Term 8: Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act
Definition 8: Use of animals in research.
Term 9: DEFRA Codes of Practice
Definition 9: Minimum welfare standards.
Term 10: Zoonotic
Definition 10: Can transfer to humans (e.g. ringworm, rabies).