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Therapy Animal Visits Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for therapy animal visits in animal care settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for therapy animal visits in animal care settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Improves mood and emotional resilience through positive animal interactions.
Reduces stress and anxiety through comforting interactions with therapy animals.
Boosts morale and creates a calming environment for individuals in stressful situations.
Supports mental health programs by promoting relaxation and companionship.
Supports cognitive stimulation and memory recall in elderly or special needs individuals.
Typical hazards & measures
Children pulling tails or ears
— Provide clear instructions on gentle handling before interactions begin. Ensure handlers intervene quickly if a child behaves inappropriately. Select tolerant therapy animals that are comfortable with gentle handling.
Zoonotic disease transmission
— Maintain up-to-date vaccinations and regular veterinary check-ups for therapy animals. Implement strict hygiene protocols, including handwashing before and after interactions.
Scratches from animals
— Regularly trim and maintain the animal's nails to reduce the risk of scratches. Educate participants on appropriate ways to approach and touch animals to prevent accidental injuries.
Unsupervised interactions
— Ensure a qualified handler is present during all interactions. Establish clear guidelines prohibiting unsupervised contact between participants and animals.
Risk of sudden loud noises startling animals
— Acclimate therapy animals to common loud noises they may encounter. Provide them with a quiet space to retreat if startled. Ensure handlers are trained to quickly reassure and calm the animal.
How to use this template
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