Standard Operating Procedures - Flathead County, Montana

SAFETY PROCEDURES IN THE KENNEL AREAS
1. Smoking is not permitted.
2. Caution signs will be placed on all wet floors.
3. The public will be warned against putting hands or objects into the
cages.
4. Quarantined and vicious animals will be kept in the quarantine
kennels only. The public will not be allowed access to these areas.
5. Running is not allowed.
6. No one who is barefooted will be permitted in the kennels or any
other part of the shelter.
7. Aisles and doorways will be kept clear of any obstacles.
8. Chemicals, vaccines and other medicines, cleaning supplies,
syringes, needles, utensils and other equipment will be properly
stored (in the receiving room) so that the public has no access to
them. This includes labeling unmarked generic containers such as
spray bottle, jugs, etc.
9. Trash and trash containers will be kept out of public access areas.
10. The fire extinguisher will be inspected at regularly scheduled
times.
11. Any accident or injury will be reported immediately to the
Supervisor.
12. Items, other than food bowls, will not be stored on top of any
kennel enclosure.
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