Heath and Safety In Animal Care

When should accidents, problems, breakages, spillages or defective equipment be reported to your teacher or a technician?

• At the end of the lesson/session.

• Immediately.

• At the end of the end of the day.

• They are examples of things that do not need to be reported.

Can you eat, drink or smoke in any animal lab area?

• Yes.

• No.

• Only when supervised.

• Only on a break.

You need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and other clothing during cleaning procedures. What types of gloves does this include?

• Nitrile gloves.

• Woolen gloves.

• Thick gloves.

When should you wash your hands?

• Before practical work only.

• After practical work only.

• Before practical work and between handling different animals. This will include after handling an animal.

• Only if your instructor/teacher allows you to handle different animals.

Do you have to inform your teacher/instructor if you have any allergies or asthma?

• Yes

• No

Can you touch or interfere with any solutions or equipment which have been placed in the animal room?

• Yes because you are an animal care student it only applies to non-animal care students.

• Sometimes.

• No.

What do you do if scratched, bitten or experience any reaction to cleaning solutions or contact with species?

• Nothing it will heal on its own.

• Go to the toilet and use hot water and hand sanitizer to clear the affected area.

• Report it immediately to your teacher/instructor.

How many freedoms must you uphold

• 1.

• 2.

• 3.

• 5.

What freedom is being described?

Animals must be given the right type of environment including shelter and somewhere comfortable to rest.

• Freedom from discomfort.

• Freedom to behave normally.

• Freedom from hunger and thirst.

What freedom is being described?

Conditions animals are kept in and treatment they receive must avoid mental suffering.

• The freedom to behave normally.

• The freedom from pain, injury and disease.

• The freedom from hunger and thirst.

• The freedom from fear and distress.