Courses

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?

How to safely with sheep either in a group or on their own; what zoonotic diseases are relevant and how to protect staff from them: what are the best handling techniques to use working with sheep, taking their behaviour and size into consideration?

What is the best way to work with (not against) the natural behaviour of pigs and remain safe? What are some of the more dangerous situations; and way to reduce risk in those moments? What zoonotic diseases might be relevant when working with pigs?

What are the risks of using lasers and how can we work better, in order to keep everyone safe? What to wear when using a laser, what does the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) say?

How to handle wet and slippery patients without risking a musculoskeletal disease (MSD) injury, how to mix water and electricity safely, how to keep clients safe if they use a hydrobath at your clinic

Do your staff need to access a firearm or captive bolt to humanely euthanise an animal? In addition to the appropriate license, what training do you need to give them? What if clients are present?

What are the expected behaviours when staff have work functions, and how do they link to safety legislation? Includes responsible alcohol guidelines and information on how to get everyone home safely.

If you use ethylene oxide to sterilise surgical equipment, what special safety measures need to be taken? What happens if something goes wrong? How do we protect ourselves against exposure to ethylene oxide?

Why are young workers more prone to safety incidents and what can we do to protect them whilst they are with us? How to induct a work experience student on day one without overwhelming them? How to ensure they remain safe in a workplace with very unique hazards?

What should you do prior to leaving the clinic to ensure you remain safe? What to pack and plan prior to leaving? Why is staff safety less controlled when we work off site and what can we do about it?