Physical Safety
Animals can harm us physically, both ____ and ______.
intentionally, unintentionally
To keep an animal "in control" during certain situations.
What is RESTRAINT?
A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
What is ZOONOTIC DISEASE?
What are INSECTICIDES and DISINFECTANTS?
3 ways animals can harm us phyically.
What is BITE, SCRATCH, KICK? (lots more!)
Three reasons for restraint of animals.
What are TO KEEP THE ANIMAL SAFE, TO KEEP THE HANDLER SAFE, TO MINIMIZE STRESS?
Any disease-causing organism.
What is a PATHOGEN?
Something gets "sick" or irritated from touching or ingesting this kind of organism.
What is POISONOUS?
Good way to keep yourself safe when working with animals (its the logical thing to do!)
What is THINK LIKE THE ANIMAL?
Used when physical restraint is not enough.
What is CHEMICAL RESTRAINT?
The 5 different pathogen types.
What is BACTERIA, VIRUS, FUNGUS, PARASITE, PROTOZOA?
Gloves, Goggles, Lab Coats, Work Boots, Face Shields, etc.
What is P.P.E.?
The kind of animal that is thinking everyone is about to eat them.
Lateral Recumbency, Sternal Recumbency, Scruffing, Skin Twitch.
What are examples of Physical Holds?
One of the most well-known, viral zoonotic diseases in the animal world.
What is RABIES?
These types of organisms deliver toxins via fangs, stingers or spines.
What is VENOMOUS?
Rule of Restraint.
What is USE THE LEAST AMOUNT NEEDED TO KEEP THE ANIMAL & YOURSELF SAFE?
Collars, Leads, Twitches, Hobbles, Muzzles, etc.
What are examples of restraint devices or equipment?
Name and type of pathogen currently causing a world-wide pandemic.
What is Coronavirus?
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?