November 5, 2014
Animal Caretaker Safety Training
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There are a wide variety of businesses and institutions that hire animal caretakers to help with bathing, grooming, and feeding nonfarm animals. Zoos, Veterinarian offices, groomers, and shelters often need the services of animal caretakers, and this can be a dream job for anyone who loves spending time with animals. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Animal Caretakers.
OSHA Required Training
Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)
When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:
Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):
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Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Powerpoint
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
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Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA)
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
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Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint
Heat Stress Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Workplace Violence
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Workplace Violence Training Resources (free):
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Workplace Violence Powerpoint
Workplace Violence Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
