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Ultrapotent Drug Safety for Zoological Facilities Webinar Friday September 1, 2023 3:00 – 5:00pm EST Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PROttpwFS6qZ56Z7Z83Kng The Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) presents this event in collaboration with the AZA Safety Committee, as part of the ongoing Topics […]
Read MoreExtreme heat can cause illness, injury, and even death. The resources below provide information on how to protect workers, guests, and animals as dangerous temperatures continue to be seen across the country: Employer Checklist for Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Injury […]
Read MoreLearn how to protecy animals and keep yourself safe during poor air quality events with these resources: CDC Air Quality Resources for Professionals EPA Research on DIY Air Cleaners AVMA Resources on Wildfire Smoke and Animals Best Management Practices for […]
Read MoreThis webinar was presented by the AZA Safety Committee on 2/17/23 This webinar focuses on a topic that keeps zoo professionals up at night: guests crossing barriers. In this webinar, panelists from different Zoos review incidents that have occurred on […]
Read MoreDesigned to make tabletop drills useful and fun, these tabletop games can be played with just the PowerPoint slides and a set of dice. While it is impossible to predict every situation, the below drills are intended to familiarize participants […]
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy: The life you’ve built is worth protecting. […]
Read MoreAs temperatures continue to climb during these hot summer months, we’re sharing some resources from agencies and contacts in the Houston, TX area on heat stress and heat illness prevention in the workplace. Click the highlighted links below to access […]
Read MoreOn May 24, 2022, NOAA released its predictions for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, making this the seventh consecutive above-normal […]
Read MoreThe Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) is excited to announce a new course addition to its online e-Learning Platform. The new course, entitled Firearms 101 and created by members of the AZA Safety Committee, is now available at […]
Read More2 key 2 lock systems, also known as 2K/2L systems, have become a key part of the safety culture around the care of their potentially deadly animals and are a great way to make a safe facility even safer. In […]
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