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1 Risk Assessment Hazard Hazard risks Who is at risk Risk level Control measures Responsibility s, scratches, All persons Animals are chosen for their docile behaviour. animal secretions attending event Handling live animals Follow verbal on how to hold animals as instructed by animal handler. Signage displayed to indicate no sticking fingers in cages or trying to hand feed animals unattended. Adults must accompany children handling animals. First aid kit available for minor abrasions. Handling live animals Infection (i.e salmonella) All persons attending event Signage displayed for hand washing before and after handling animals. Water, kitchen roll & antibacterial hand gel provided for venues with no hand washing facilities. Handler will verbally prompt hand washing during event when required. Verbal warning for persons not to put hands near eyes or mouths at beginning of session. Animals are checked regularly for parasites and signs of illness/ disease.
2 Animal waste properly disposed of. Gloves/ aprons available for children and adults if requested. Persons who are immune compromised, pregnant, elderly or under 2 s are advised not to participate. Handling live animals Child protection Allergies / phobias Children All persons attending event Children attending event Event planners are responsible for notifying all other attendees of the: risk assessment, what animals they have requested, and whether they have allergies to animals or phobias. Event planners may change animals requested to accommodate event for all persons attending. will make verbal warning at the beginning of the event and will ask each individual if they would like to hold or just touch animals they are uncomfortable around. However animal handler will try all possible ways to encourage these person/s to be involved. We come in our uniform Van is graphics Staff are CRB checked. There must be enough adults are to supervise children/ groups during event. Use of Reaction/ side effect All persons Milton (child safe) disinfectant spray is used to clean
3 chemicals of chemical used by us attending event animal waste. Purell Instant hand gel/ rub. Instructions indicate it is safe to use on all children under adult supervision. Contains bitter taste to prevent putting hands in mouth after application. Use of equipment Falling over/ tripping - Leaning on animal cages/ fences, tables, gazebo, table cloths All persons attending event Signage displayed no running or leaning on fences or tables Adults must accompany children handling animals. First aid kit available for minor abrasions.
4 Species Specific Risks Species Hazard Risks Risk Level Control Measure Responsibility Hedgehog, scratch No food to be eaten prior to or during the event which would encourage biting or nibbling of the skin. Chinchilla, scratch Nails trimmed regularly. No food to be eaten prior to or during the event which would encourage biting or nibbling of the skin. Meerkat, scratch Nails trimmed regularly. No food to be eaten prior to or during the event which would encourage biting or nibbling of the skin. Skunk, scratch
5 Nails trimmed regularly. No food to be eaten prior to or during the event which would encourage biting or nibbling of the skin. Sugar Glider Leopard Gecko, scratch Nails trimmed regularly. No food to be eaten prior to or during the event which would encourage biting or nibbling of the skin. Handler will retrieve animals and secure them must be a secure room. before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell. Crested Gecko before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell.
6 Bearded Dragon before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell. Tortoise before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell. Python (non-venomous), constriction before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell.
7 Brazilian Rainbow Boa, constriction before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell. Blue Tongued Skink Scratch before and after handling reptiles. Animals are health checked. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell. Whites Tree frog Milk Frog Secrete fluid harmful to eyes or /Med
8 ingested. Secretion must be washed off immediately. Must not put in the mouth or eyes. Leaf/ Stick Insect Cut from spikes on the legs Praying Mantis, cut from forearms Hissing Cockroach
9 Millipede Secrete fluid harmful to eyes or ingested. May stain hands. /Med Secretion must be washed off immediately. Must not put in the mouth or eyes. Land Snail Tarantula (venom similar pain to a bee sting) Flicking hairs, /Med Handler will instruct on correct handling procedures and decide if persons in attendance are suitable to hold the tarantula safely. Seek medical advice if needed. Please ensure you have read and understood the risk assessment fully prior to event date. You are responsible for ensuring attendees are aware of the risk assessment. We also bring a copy to events.
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