School Dog Risk Assessment (Loki)

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1 Health and Safety risk assessment for school dog School Dog Risk Assessment (Loki) Who is at risk Hazard Identification Current controls Severity 1. Nil 2. Low 3. Medium 4. Major 5. High Hygiene Pupils Coming into contact with dog faeces Dog walked and toileted in a demarcated area the school grounds. Faeces removed in poo bags. Hygiene Pupils Dog being sick If the dog is sick, he will not come into school until better. If sick while in school, adult assigned to the dog will clean up sick wearing gloves and using disinfectant. Hygiene Pupils/ Staff Stroking/ Contact with dog. Touching mouth or food Children appropriately educated on how to manage canine hygiene. Reminded to wash hands by staff supervising dog. Anti-bacterial gel available in classrooms, offices and staffroom. Establish routines for children to learn the need for hand washing. Probability 1. Improbable 2. Remote 3. Possible 4. Probable 5. Likely

2 Hygiene Pupils/Staff Fleas/ Ticks/ Worms etc. Scratched Pupils/Staff Dog excited in play or jumping up Allergies Pupils/ Staff/ Visitors Allergic reaction after contact with dog As above. Dog regularly wormed and treated for flea prevention. Dog kept on lead and harness when out of the office area. Children will be taught how and when it is safe to interact with the dog. Dog supervised by staff at all times. Dog trained not to jump up. Dog interaction: rules taught to all children and reinforced by staff. Dogs nails clipped regularly. Parents given the choice to opt out of close contact with the dog. Medical records alongside permission slips used to identify pupils who have an allergy and must not have direct contact with the dog. Children to wash hands after contact with the dog. Dog bedding regularly washed to reduce dust. Visitors advised dog is in the office. All

3 parents aware a dog is in school. Dog unwell Pupils Dog in bad mood If unwell, dog will not be in school. Dog phobia Pupils/ Visitors Distress caused through close proximity to dog. Advise visitors that there is a dog in the office and/or around school. Notice signs in entrance advising of dog presence and noted on school website. Staff to supervise dog at all times and be sensitive to all children s reactions. Parental consent form to be gained for close contact. Parents offered programme of support for child to help overcome aversion. Dog bite Pupils/ Staff/ Visitors Dog bites someone Staff (especially KL and CH) to regularly monitor dog s temperament, behaviour and mood. Staff to supervise dog at all times and keep on lead/ harness when out of the office. Dog interaction: rules taught to all children and staff. Dog trained to have no mouth/teeth contact 2 2

4 Dog becoming anxious or tired Dog Dog gets irritable or stressed Dog pulling on lead Pupils/Staff Someone being pulled over Dog s reactions to children s behaviour. E.g. banding doors, pulling dog s hair. Dog/ Pupils/ Staff Dog becoming scared or anxious and respond to command stop. Children and staff aware and firmly state stop of any mouth contact made and to withdraw dog. Safe space in site (School office) where children are not allowed in. Dog not to be disturbed by children when in this space. When dog is sleeping, it will not be woken unless an emergency in which office staff will escort out of the building. Dog will wear harness when working. Dog trained not to pull. Staff with injuries advised not to walk dog. Educating children how to behave when the dog is around. IF this happens, monitor behaviour of the dog and if necessary, remove dog to the office. Dog will only be reintroduced when the situation is calm.

5 Fire alarm/ Other emergency exit or lock down Dog Dog being left in the building Dog will practice fire alarm procedure along with children and staff. Either office staff or member of staff working with the dog will be responsible for removing the dog from the building in each area. Dog will be signed in as a member of staff so that Fire Marshalls know when he is on site. 5 1