Core Pathway

• What is the first topic covered under Health and Safety?

  Hazards, risks and control measures
• What are some hazards associated with working in the animal management sector?

  Lone working and hazardous materials
• What are some risks associated with animal management work?

  Zoonoses and crushing
• What are some control measures in animal management?

  Risk assessments and PPE
• What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 cover?

  Lone working responsibilities
• What does the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require?

  Company policy and risk assessment
• What legislation impacts safe working in animal management?

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • RIDDOR
  • Equality Act 2010
  • PUWER
  • COSHH
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Control of Waste Regulations 2012
  • Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Smoke Free Regulations 2006
• What are some hazards and associated risks to humans in animal management?

  Health and welfare of animals
• What are the associated risks when dealing with high-risk animals?

  Direct contact with dangerous species
• What is the purpose of control measures in animal management?

  To manage and minimize risks
• What types of PPE are used in animal management?

  • Eye protection
  • Masks
  • Barrier cream
  • Gloves
  • Aprons
  • Overalls
  • Appropriate footwear
  • Ear defenders
  • Protective head gear
• Why is ongoing dynamic risk assessment important?

  It adapts to changing animal environments
• What factors can impact risk assessment in animal environments?

  Weather conditions and public interactions
• What is the hierarchy of control measures in animal management?

  1. Elimination
  2. Substitution
  3. Engineering controls
  4. Administrative controls
  5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• What are procedures and contingency plans in animal management?

  Plans for emergency situations
• What are some emergency situations in animal management?

  Fire and animal escape
• What legislation impacts emergency planning in animal management?

  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• What are the consequences of not having emergency plans?

  Harm to animals and prosecution
• What training is required for staff in emergency situations?

  Animal and human first aid
• Which organizations need to be notified in an emergency?

  DEFRA and HSE
• What is considered a danger to the public in animal management?

  Animal escape and attacks
• How do emergency situations differ among animal providers?

  Based on the type of establishment
• What is the importance of accident and incident reporting?

  • Compliance with RIDDOR
  • Prevents future incidents
  • Maintains safety standards
• What are the implications of non-compliance with RIDDOR?

  Prosecution and damage to reputation
• What are the principles of safe manual handling?

  Safe lifting techniques and aids
• What legislation impacts manual handling in animal management?

  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• What are the consequences of not following manual handling regulations?

  Prosecution and personal injury
• What are the five factors in the HSE directive for manual handling?

  Task, load, environment, capability, other factors
• Why is individual capability important in manual handling?

  To prevent injury during lifting
• When should assistance be summoned for moving objects?

  When considering the five factors
• What is one type of waste in the animal management sector?

  Consumable waste
• What are the five Rs of waste management?

  Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle
• What legislation affects waste management in animal management?

  Environmental Protection Act 1990
• What are the consequences of non-compliance in waste management?

  Financial implications and prosecution
• What are biosecurity control measures in animal management?

  Protocols to prevent disease spread
• What is the purpose of biosecurity in animal management?

  To prevent the spread of disease
• What are some examples of biosecurity control measures?

  • Limiting staff and visitor access
  • Cleanliness protocols for buildings and equipment
  • Usage protocols for vehicles
• Why is biosecurity important in animal management?

  It protects animal health and welfare
• What is the role of legislation in biosecurity?

  To enforce standards and protocols
• What are the implications of poor biosecurity practices?

  Increased disease spread and animal welfare issues