HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL HOUSES

1. Introduction
2. Human Health Risks associated with Animal Work
   2.1 Allergies
   2.2 Bites, scratches and kicks
   2.3 Zoonoses
       2.3.1 Response to Zoonoses
       2.3.2 Quarantine
   2.4 Manual handling
   2.5 Hazardous substances
   2.6 Other risks
3. Strategies to Prevent Health Problems
   3.1 Physical facilities and environment
       3.1.1 Location
       3.1.2 Construction and facilities
       3.1.3 Ventilation
   3.2 Animal health
   3.3 Personnel
       3.3.1 Selection
       3.3.2 Pregnant staff
       3.3.3 Health monitoring
       3.3.4 Treatment and return to work
       3.3.5 Vaccination
       3.3.6 Information and training
       3.3.7 Supervision
   3.4 Equipment
   3.5 Work practices and procedures
       3.5.1 Infection control
       3.5.2 Waste disposal
       3.5.3 Personal protective clothing and equipment
       3.5.4 Cleaning and sterilisation
       3.5.5 Maintenance
       3.5.6 Incident/injury/illness reporting
       3.5.7 Manual handling
       3.5.8 First Aid
4. Responsibilities of all Parties
   4.1 The University
   4.2 Senior managers
   4.3 Supervisors
   4.4 Individuals
5. Appendices
   5.1 Appendix 1 - Common Species Associated Zoonoses
   5.2 Appendix 2- Australian Standards for Personal Protective Equipment