Safety in the workplace
Safety in the workplace is a shared responsibility in all animal care settings. This section introduces the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely, prevent injury, and protect animal welfare. Across six lessons, you will learn how workplace safety roles operate, how to recognise and manage hazards, how to understand safety signs, how to select and use personal protective equipment, how to respond to incidents and emergencies, and how to recognise your own limits and report safety concerns. Together, these lessons build a clear, practical foundation for safe, confident, and professional practice in animal care environments.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand workplace health and safety roles and shared responsibilities
- Recognise common hazards in animal care workplaces and assess risk using a simple risk matrix
- Interpret safety signs, symbols, and labels and respond correctly
- Select, use, remove, and maintain personal protective equipment appropriately
- Respond calmly and safely to incidents and emergencies, including spills and evacuations
- Recognise personal limitations, ask for help when needed, and report hazards or safety concerns promptly
Course Content:
- 6 x interactive modules with quiz questions
- Certificate of Completion
CPD Points:
- 3 AVNAT CPD point