Health and Safety

How can injuries be caused?

• Not listening to instructions

• Not wearing PPE correctly

• Entering enclosures without permission

• All the above

How can you protect yourself from injury?

• Listen to instructions

• Wear correct PPE

• Use equipment correctly

• All the above

What PPE should be worn when cleaning out the pigs?

• steel toe capped boots

• steel toe capped boots and full cover overalls

• Lab coat

• Raincoat and wellies

What is the best way to lift an object?

• Bend your back and pick up carefully

• Bend your knees and your back

• Bend your knees, keep back straight and hold object close to the body

• bend your knees and hold the object with straight arms

Which of these is most likely to cause an injury related to electricity?

• Leaving an appliance plugged in

• Having a socket near water

• Incorrect lifting

• Not wearing appropriate PPE

What should you do if you hear the fire alarm while cleaning out an enclosure?

• Put the animal in a carry box then go to the farm staff room.

• Secure the cage then leave the room and go to the fire assembly point

• Release the animals then make your way to the assembly point

• Finish cleaning the cage, then take the animal with you to the fire assembly point.