Courses

Sometimes, staff undertake some duties from home. This presents unique hazards that need to be specially managed. Lighting, ergonomics, security, sedentary work and overworking are all addressed in this document, and more.

For those that undertake this specialised imaging technique, details are provided about the potential radiation exposure risk and how to adapt procedures and techniques to maximise safety, including what to do in the event of a ‘spill’.

How to prepare yourself, the equipment and the patient for safe captive bolt use. Whilst not requiring licensing, this equipment has the capability to cause harm and special care steps are covered in this document.

Information about this emerging concern for veterinary team members, and how to understand the hazard and how to best keep yourself safe when working in situations where an antimicrobial resistent ‘bug’ may be present. Links to important resources and additional training.

Covers how to interpret alpaca body language which may indicate they are uneasy and therefore less safe to handle, how to handle a single alpaca and other precautions to take to make the experience safer.

How to work safely with air compressors which may be present to power dental or surgical equipment, including the key ways to avoid issues and pre-start steps to take to remain safe.

Covers the important aspects of radiation safety that apply to fluorscopic procedures, particularly staff actions to take prior to the procedure starting and how to minimise the radiation used for the procedure.

What are the risks and what can go wrong? What equipment do you need to remain safe? How should the horse’s head be restrained to allow you to work safely?