Overview

This Dog Attack Prevention course is specifically designed to equip workers in the field with the knowledge and skills to prevent dog attacks and safely navigate situations involving aggressive dogs.

Course Description

Workers often face a unique set of challenges while working in the field, and one of the most unpredictable risks is dog attacks. Dogs can become defensive or aggressive when they feel their territory is threatened, and workers who encounter dogs during repairs, installations, renovations, construction, or inspections are at risk of injury. This Dog Attack Prevention for Workers course is specifically designed to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills to prevent dog attacks and safely navigate situations involving aggressive dogs. By the end of this training, participants will be able to confidently assess situations, protect themselves from potential dog attacks, and employ strategies to avoid confrontations, ensuring their safety on the job.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize Signs of Canine Aggression: Learn how to identify the behavioral cues and body language that indicate a dog may be aggressive, and understand the factors that may trigger an attack.
• Understand the Role of Body Language and Communication: Gain insight into how to use non-threatening body language and verbal communication to prevent escalating situations with dogs and reduce the risk of an attack.
• Implement Safe Approaching Techniques: Develop skills for safely approaching properties with dogs, including strategies for creating distance and avoiding aggressive interactions while performing job tasks.
• Apply Personal Protection Strategies: Learn how to use tools and equipment (such as pepper spray, leashes, or barriers) to protect yourself from dog attacks and minimize the risk of injury when working in environments with potential dog hazards.
• Understand Legal and Safety Guidelines: Become familiar with local laws and company policies regarding dog encounters, animal control, and the proper steps to take in case of a dog attack, ensuring safety and compliance.

Compliance and Certification Requirements

While OSHA doesn’t have a specific regulation solely focused on canine safety, it mandates employers to provide a safe workplace free from recognized hazards, which includes those related to dog attacks, under the General Duty Clause. This course satisfies the regulatory requirement(s).

Audience

This course is designed for anyone who works in the field and may encounter hazardous dogs in the course of their normal duties.