{"id":12938,"date":"2014-11-05T03:37:38","date_gmt":"2014-11-05T08:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=12938"},"modified":"2025-03-25T12:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T12:31:51","slug":"animal-caretaker-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/animal-caretaker-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Caretaker Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/animal-caretaker-1-2.jpg\" width=\"106\" height=\"108\" \/>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. <b> Below, you\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Animal Caretakers.<\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\">\n<h2>OSHA Required Training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"forklift_safety\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Bloodborne1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Bloodborne Pathogens\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Training-Presentation-Bloodborne-Pathogens.ppt\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/bbp_ppt-Custom1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/2008-116\/pdfs\/2008-116.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/bbp-poster2-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230601144331\/https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/landing_pages\/resources\/Training%20Card%20Sheet.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bbp-2-1.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/bbp_handout-Custom1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ghss1-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">HazCom \/ GHS\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires HazCom \/ GHS Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>When there is a change.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable HazCom \/ GHS Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazcom-Custom-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>HazCom \/ GHS Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190910060202\/http:\/\/louisville.edu:80\/dehs\/ohs\/Documents\/ghs\/ghs-poster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazcom_poster-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>HazCom \/ GHS Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230601144331\/https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/landing_pages\/resources\/Training%20Card%20Sheet.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180729182629\/http:\/\/www.idahologgers.com\/assets\/hazcom-ghs-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazcom-ghs-handout1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/PPE1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:<\/h2>\n<p>When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170503155025\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/dte\/grant_materials\/fy06\/46f6-ht30\/13_personal_protective_equipment.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/PPE-PPT1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ppe-poster1-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Personal Protective Equipment Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230601144331\/https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/landing_pages\/resources\/Training%20Card%20Sheet.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210211084425\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/OshDoc\/data_General_Facts\/ppe-factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ppe_handout1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\">\n<h2>Industry Best-Practice Training\n(Not required by OSHA)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion_second\" class=\"forklift_safety\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/heat-stress1-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Heat Stress<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/heat_illness_ppt-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ihsa.ca\/pdfs\/topics\/Heat_Stress_Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/heat-stress-poster-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Heat Stress Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230601144331\/https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/landing_pages\/resources\/Training%20Card%20Sheet.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/heat-stress-1.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/heat-stress-handout-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/workplace-violence1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">Workplace Violence<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Workplace Violence Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/workplace-violence-PPT-2.pptx\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/violence-ppt2-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Workplace Violence Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/workplace_violence_poster1.png\" \/>\n<h4>Workplace Violence Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230601144331\/https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/landing_pages\/resources\/Training%20Card%20Sheet.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210118171227\/http:\/\/www.ofsna.com\/Handout_-_Workplace_Violence.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/workplace-violence-handout1.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019ll find a list &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1460],"tags":[125,126,127,2656],"class_list":["post-12938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-training-lookup","tag-animal-doctor","tag-animal-hospital","tag-animals","tag-vets","training_tag-animal-caretaker","training_tag-animal-control-worker","training_tag-animal-groomer","training_tag-animal-shelter-worker","training_tag-animal-trainer","training_tag-kennel-worker","training_tag-stable-worker","training_tag-veterinarian","training_tag-zoo-worker"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12938"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61048,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12938\/revisions\/61048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}