Abattoir operators dealing with aggressive animals are at risk of injury due to kicking, butting or crushing from cattle. This violent behaviour may lead the recipient to require medical attention for a physical injury or infection. To minimise the risks:

• Use personal protective equipment where there is a foreseeable risk of injury and ensure the equipment is regularly maintained.
• Those not competent to handle animals should be closely supervised.
• Provide detailed training for staff in safe work methods so that employees who handle animals have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the hazards and safety equipment provided.

Disclaimer

It is imperative that you conduct your own risk assessment, relevant to your workplace. The content of this website is for direction purposes only and in no way substitutes your duty to consider all the hazards present in your workplace. The Safety Supply Company has made every effort to make sure that the content of this website is correct; however no legal responsibility will be accepted should any misleading statements, errors, or omissions occur. In no event will The Safety Supply Company be held liable for any damages arising out of the use of the information provided by information contained in this website.

Below is equipment that we have chosen as especially relevant to some of the hazards listed above.