Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to conduct euthanasia of research animal
- Identify, justify and report need for euthanasia
- Ensure method selected for the euthanasia is consistent with the research program approval or protocol
- Prepare euthanasia equipment and materials
- Select location for the euthanasia
- Identify associated euthanasia hazards according to WHS procedures and guidelines
- Review and complete licences and permits required to conduct the euthanasia with the supervisor
- Carry out the euthanasia of animals
- Use personal protective and safety equipment according to WHS policies and statutory requirements
- Handle and transport equipment according to statutory requirements and industry practices`
- Assist with the physical restraining of animals to minimise pain, distress and risk of injury to the animals or personnel and complies with animal welfare, ethical and legal requirements
- Apply euthanasia method according to the requirements of the task and as instructed
- Complete the euthanasia of animals
- Confirm animal deaths
- Handle and move carcasses that are required for research or post-mortem examination according to experimental and WHS requirements
- Dispose of biological waste and animal carcasses that are not required for research or other approved purposes according to WHS procedures and legislative requirements
- Decontaminate or clean, and store or dispose of, equipment and materials
- Update records relating to euthanased animals according to workplace policies and procedures