How to protect staff against workplace hazards when they are outside? How does the weather effect our ability to work safely and what can we do about specific situations? Why is sun protection a legislated requirement for businesses in Australia and what are our obligations?
What steps do we need to take to keep staff safe after hours? What should we do when we enter the clinic and what can we do if we feel unsafe? How can the employer improve facilities to make them safer at night?
Working After Hours Read More »
What veterinary drugs can be the most harmful to our health and why? Hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, S8’s- which ones may be an issue? How are we best to handle them as well as their empty containers? What do we need to tell clients?
What is sexual harassment? Why is it a safety risk? In a largely female workforce- how does this impact our behaviours and what is not acceptable? Get up to speed so you don’t get it wrong
How to work safely with veterinary radiation, including who is allowed to be present (clients? teenagers? pregnant staff?), how to maximise radiation safety protection, how to check your radiation protection clothing is working
What about desk and computer related work- what can go wrong and how can we remain safe if our roles involve this sort of work? How to maximise comfort and reduce the risk of injury in the office environment including lighting, desk, chair and phone set-up procedures formed with safety in mind
What are the risks and what can go wrong? Is eye protection really necessary? How to minimise the risk of a sore back after a long dental and more…
Dentistry – Small Animal Read More »
What areas or situations are most dangerous when working with horses and how do we remain in control of safety? How to examine horses with safety in mind as well as move them around the clinic? What facilities are needed to maximise staff safety?
How to handle wet and slippery patients without risking a musculoskeletal disease (MSD) injury? What about hot air blowers and dryers- what can go wrong?
What can cause a fire in a vet clinic? What equipment do we need and how do we maintain it? How do we get animals, clients and staff out safely in the event of a fire?
