Health and Safety Prior Knowledge

How can injuries be caused?

• Not listening to instruction

• Not wearing PPE correctly

• Entering enclosures without permission

• All of the above

How can you protect yourself from injury?

• Listen to instructions

• Wear correct PPE

• Use equipment correctly

• All of 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 object with straight arms

What of these is most likely to cause an injury related to electrictly?

• Leaving an appliance plugged in

• Having a socket near water

• Incorrect lifting

• Not wearing approproate 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

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

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