Elephants Elephants - Wildpro - Twycross Zoo
Elephants Elephants - Wildpro - Twycross Zoo
Elephants Elephants - Wildpro - Twycross Zoo
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• Risk to keepers handling elephants in this situation<br />
• The age, stature and ability of the public involved. Particular attention<br />
should be paid to physical and learning disabilities<br />
Example: Health and Safety training for Elephant Keepers<br />
Training required Animals Date<br />
training<br />
undertaken<br />
General approached to animals<br />
e.g. quiet, safe distance,<br />
accompanied<br />
Awareness of behavioural<br />
changes & greater risk of injury<br />
e.g. breeding, injury<br />
Awareness of zoonoses and<br />
appropriate hygiene protocols<br />
Safe handling techniques e.g.<br />
lifting (see manual)<br />
Handling of everyday tools<br />
Handling of substances<br />
hazardous to health<br />
Awareness of protective equip.<br />
/clothing & purpose/regulations<br />
Correct procedure for opening<br />
and closing gates/housing doors<br />
Fence checks<br />
Electric fencing training<br />
Feeding protocols<br />
Loading/transportation protocols<br />
Darting protocols<br />
Four wheel drive and vehicle<br />
maintenance<br />
Use of tractor and trailer<br />
Correct use of radio including<br />
emergency procedures<br />
Animal escape protocol<br />
Car overheat procedures<br />
Elephant handling and training<br />
Elephant walks<br />
Elephant washes<br />
Offsite visits<br />
Employee<br />
signature<br />
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manager<br />
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