Tools

• What are tools and equipment used for in animal care?

  To help carry out tasks
• Why is it important to use a wide range of tools in animal care?

  They help carry out different tasks
• What tools and equipment are used for feeding animals?

  • Bowls
  • Trough
  • Weighing scales
  • Tongs/tweezers
  • Small plastic containers
  • Fork
  • Food bag
  • Measuring cup
  • Scoop
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
• What tools and equipment are used for cleaning in animal care?

  • Poop scoop
  • Dust and brush
  • Mop and bucket
  • Disinfectant
  • Towels
  • Broom
  • Shovel
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Sponge
  • Bin
  • Sieve
  • Rake
  • Pitchfork
  • Hose
  • Hoover
  • Spade
  • Bucket
  • Skip
• What tools and equipment are used for grooming animals?

  • Brushes
  • Scissors
  • Hair dryer
  • Hoof pick
  • Hair clippers/trimmers
  • Hoof oil
  • Nail clippers
  • Curry comb
• What tools and equipment are used for maintenance in animal care?

  • Hammer
  • Saw
  • Level
  • Power-drill
  • Power-saw
  • Hoe
  • Loppers
  • Pitchfork
  • Paw/fur trimmer
  • Spade
  • Shovel
  • Pet nail clippers
  • Bird catching net
  • Hoof pick
  • Ear tagger
  • Cattle nose pliers
  • Dog catch pole/snare
• How can tools and equipment harm you?

  They may have sharp edges or chemicals
• What should you do if a tool or piece of equipment is broken or faulty?

  1. Report the fault
  2. Label the equipment as faulty
  3. Discard it
  4. Get a replacement
• What are some examples of dangers when using tools unsafely?

  Sharp edges, tripping hazards, heavy lifting
• What is a common feature of tools that can cause injury?

  Sharp edges
• Why is it necessary to store tools and equipment safely?

  To avoid injury and harm
• What is one type of tool used for grooming?

  Brushes
• What is one type of tool used for maintenance?

  Hammer
• What is one type of tool used for cleaning?

  Mop and bucket
• What is one type of tool used for feeding?

  Measuring cup
• What should you do if tools are heavy and hard to lift?

  Use proper lifting techniques or ask for help
• How do chemicals like pesticides on tools pose a risk?

  They can cause skin irritation or poisoning