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Enhancing Keeper Safety through Engineering and Administrative Controls

Event Location: Webinar

Thursday, January 30th 2pm – 3:30pm EST
Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3S4tK96QE-37A3iUHFotA

Effective safety controls are vital for the protection of keepers and animals in zoological settings.  This webinar will introduce participants to the Hierarchy of Controls and provide an overview of how it can be used to mitigate risks zookeepers may encounter while carrying out their normal duties. Speakers will provide practical examples of how specific controls have been implemented at their facilities and share actionable strategies attendees can use to enhance safety in their own workplace.  Specific presentations include:

  • Safety Controls with Dangerous Animals – Katy Juliano, Great Cats and Bears Animal Keeper, Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park
  • Primate Safety: Utilizing Lockouts and Signage to Create a Safe Working Environment for Primates and Staff – Sara Bjerklie, Assistant Zoological Manager, Dallas Zoo
  • Administrative and PPE Controls in the Ectotherms Department – Theresa Plass, Swing Keeper in Ectotherms, Fort Worth Zoo
  • Advocating for Safety: Advice for Grassroots Implementation of Safety Measures When Working with Dangerous Carnivores – Kate Neal and Maggie Raglin, Carnivore Keeper II, Little Rock Zoo

This session will be recorded.

This session is presented by the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Partnership (ZAHP) in collaboration with the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Safety Committees as part of the ongoing Topics in Zoo Safety webinar series. ZAHP is a program of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV).

Disclaimer: This webinar is advisory in nature, informational in content, and intended to assist facilities in providing a safe and healthful environment. Considerations therein do not replace or override any applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Content may not address all of the safety and husbandry concerns for a specific facility. It is the responsibility of each facility, through the application of technical judgment and experience, to determine the appropriate procedures for that facility. Views expressed in this webinar are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.