Personal hygene:
Personal hygene is extreemly important when working with animals because they are sensitive to smells and foren bacteria's. Cross-contamination must be prevented when working with animals meals and cages.
Examples:
- Wash hands regularly when moving between species
- Presenting a good apearance to geusts who visit the wild life centre
- Keep hair. nails and facial hair neat and tidy or even trimmed.
- Keep away from smoking or fumes as this alarms the animals.
- Were protective clothing to prevent coughing on food and contaminating it.
23/7/2011: This is very good and clear. You have sufficient understanding Laure, of how important it is to keep personal hygiene in mind, when working with animals in captivity.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Heidi.