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Therapy Animal Visits Risk Assessment Template
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
Reduces stress and anxiety through comforting interactions with therapy animals.
Boosts morale and creates a calming environment for individuals in stressful situations.
Provides comfort and companionship to those in hospitals, care homes, or schools.
Facilitates positive behavioral changes and engagement in therapy sessions.
Improves mood and emotional resilience through positive animal interactions.
Typical hazards & measures
Animal escape
— Use appropriate leashes, harnesses, or carriers during transport and sessions. Secure all areas to prevent accidental escapes and conduct regular equipment checks.
Overcrowding around animals
— Limit the number of participants interacting with an animal at one time. Establish a rotation system to allow all individuals to participate while maintaining a calm and safe environment.
Participant rough handling
— Educate participants on gentle handling techniques. Monitor interactions closely and intervene if inappropriate behavior occurs.
Inadequate handler training
— Ensure handlers receive comprehensive training in animal behavior, first aid, and emergency procedures. Regularly update training to incorporate best practices.
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.
How to use this template
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Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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