Courses

What to do in an emergency? How do we care for the animals during an evacuation? Who’s in charge during a veterinary emergency or evacuation? What might necessitate an evacuation?

How do we work safely with electrical currents during surgery? Includes correct set up and situations to avoid, as well as tips on keeping safe from the smoke generated.

How do we work safely with electrocautery during surgery? What can go wrong? What about the smoke they generate, is it safe?

What are some of the drugs that may be used or abused (including vet prescription drugs and S8s)?, why might this happen and what we can do about it; education for everyone on what drug and alcohol misuse or abuse might mean for team safety and what to do if this is occurring

Do your staff use vehicles to attend to farm or home visits, or do the banking? What safety features should the vehicle have, and what to look for when purchasing a new one to maximise driver safety? What safety equipment should you put in the work vehicles? What about long trips or if an accident

What is the best way handle dogs safely? Includes what PPE to use and when, how to best interpret dog behaviour to remain safe around them and what can happen when things go wrong?

What is considered discrimination and what are the ‘protected attributes’? What legislation do we need to adhere to and how? What is considered discrimination and are we doing it without realising it? What if I witness discrimination, what should I do?

How to induct contractors quickly and easily and ensure they remain safe on site? How to let them know about hazards that exist such as animals, radiation, chemicals, zoonotic diseases, in a succinct and thorough way so that they can get on with their job?

What does the Australian Nuclear Protection and Radiation Safety Agency (ARPANSA) say about computed tomography and keeping staff safe? What is important to do and why?

How can children pose a safety risk at the clinic? Can we tell the parents to get them under control? What areas are safe for children to be in and which are a definite no-no? What about children on farms? Or children of staff members?