The checklist starts with questions about knowledge, routines, and instructions relating to the work environment in zoos. It concludes with questions about the typical risk areas in both employee and animal facilities.
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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
The checklist starts with questions about knowledge, routines, and instructions relating to the work environment in zoos. It concludes with questions about the typical risk areas in both employee and animal facilities. |
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| 1. Do employees have the knowledge required for their tasks and are they aware of any associated risks? |
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| 2. Is there a documented introduction program for new employees and temporary staff? |
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| 3. Are there instructions for particularly dangerous tasks and are they known to the workers? |
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| 4. Are there instructions available in understandable language for foreign employees? |
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| 5. Is the organisational and social work environment regularly examined? |
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| 6. Are there procedures for conducting risk assessments in the case of significant changes to activities? |
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| 7. Is work organized in such a way that heavy, repetitive work is avoided? |
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| 8. Are there procedures for working alone? |
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| 9. Are there routines for conducting risk assessments when someone is pregnant or breastfeeding? |
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| 10. Are there procedures for when minors are hired? |
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| 11. Is there a routine for practicing emergency situations? |
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| 12. Is there communication equipment available to communicate in case of emergency? |
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| 13. In case of emergency. | |||||||
| a) Are there alarm procedures? |
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| b) Is there a list of relatives? |
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| 14. Are there procedures and instructions for fire safety and action in the event of a fire? |
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| 15. Are there functioning procedures for reporting and investigating incidents, ill health and accidents? |
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| 16. Is there a procedure for reporting to the Swedish Work Environment Authority after a serious accident or incident? |
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| 17. Are there procedures for how threatening or violent situations can be prevented and handled, and are they known to employees? (e.g. from visitors, public) |
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| 18. Are there routines for handling media? |
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| 19. Are there procedures in place to ensure the protection and locking devices in connection with animal work? |
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| 20. Are there routines and instructions for the escape of animals? |
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| 21. Are there procedures for checking animal enclosures? |
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| 22. Are there procedures for safe feeding and cleaning of animal enclosures (cages, aquariums, terrariums, ponds, stables and enclosures)? |
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| 23. Are there procedures for individuals in enclosures with dangerous animals? |
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| 24. Are there procedures for safe work in the event of a show? |
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| 25. Are there established procedures for diving? |
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| 26. Are there procedures for purchasing personal protective equipment? |
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| 27. Are there procedures for purchasing first aid equipment? |
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| 28. Are there procedures for handling poisonous stings and bites? |
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| 29. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid? |
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| 30. Is there a list of chemical, health, environmental, and flammable products and substances? |
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| 31. Are there procedures for purchasing chemical, health, environmental, and flammable products and substances? |
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| 32. Are safety data sheets and instructions available for personnel who handle chemical, health, environmental and flammable products and substances? (including veterinary products.) |
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| 33. Are there policies and procedures for handling weapons? (Sharp weapons and stun weapons.) |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 34. Is there a staff area with access to hand washing, toilet, and shower (which is intended for staff only)? |
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| 35. Is there a provision for separate use of changing rooms by individuals of different genders? |
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| 36. Can food be cooled and heated? |
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| 37. Are there cleaning equipment and routines for the staff area? |
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| 38. Can private valuables be locked up? |
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| 39. Are restrooms available or should they be prepared? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 40. Is the cleaning and order in the premises satisfactory? |
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| 41. Is the feeding device intact and safe? |
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| 42. Is the lighting in the premises adequate? |
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| 43. Is the ventilation in the premises satisfactory? |
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| 44. Are all evacuation routes marked and free of obstacles? |
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| 45. First aid | |||||||
| a) Is there relevant first aid equipment available? |
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| b) Is eye wash available where required? |
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| 46. Is there access to suitable personal protective equipment? |
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| 47. Are all electrical cables and electrical outlets undamaged? |
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| 48. Are chemical, environmental, and flammable chemical products and substances stored safely? |
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| 49. Are there peepholes or windows at passages where relevant? |
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| 50. Have the risks of tripping, slipping, and falling been eliminated? |
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| 51. Are hatches, gates, and doors intact and secure? |
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| 52. Do machine-operated doors work flawlessly? |
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| 53. Are the grilles, walls, and glass intact and safe? |
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| 54. Are the locks and opening functions intact and secure? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 55. Are the gates and their locking functions intact and secure? |
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| 56. Are the exterior fences, glazing, grilles, and netting undamaged? |
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| 57. Is the excavation cover intact? |
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| 58. Are trees inside and outside enclosures safe? |
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| 59. Are the poles intact and stable? |
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| 60. Are all the attachments around the enclosure intact? |
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| 61. Is there a retreat route or shelter available? |
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| 62. Is the feeding site and feeding safe? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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