Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard? | This may include boots, helmet, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirator or facemask, and sun protection (sun hat, sunscreen). |
What are some abnormal conditions? | Abnormal conditions include abnormal urine or manure, and absence of variation in quantity of same. |
What are some life threatening ailments? | Life threatening ailments may include twisted bowel, colic, and malpresentation of foals. |
What might be checked to distinguish ill health? | One might check nasal, vaginal or rectal discharge, rectal temperature, abnormal respiration, abnormal coat conditions, lameness, agitation, and kicking repeatedly. |
What does the taking of rectal temperature determine? | In some establishments, the taking of rectal temperature prior to work may identify a range of preclinical symptoms of respiratory infection or other illness which would not otherwise be identified. |
What behaviour or conditions might be reported? | Weaving, deprived appetite or other boredom conditions that may reflect on the health of stabled horses. |
In what situations may initial first aid procedures be required? | Initial first aid procedures may be required in situations such as bleeding, or cast horses. |
What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise the OHS risk? | All working routines for horses must be carried out in line with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Acts and relevant animal codes of welfare.Relevant OHS hazards identification, risk assessment and control measures lead to safe work systems and procedures. Actions aim to:safe work systems and proceduresreduce kicks, bites and crushing injuries from horses; this will include using calm and positive actions to avoid alarming stockfor restraining horses while working on themhandling veterinarian products safely, including vaccines, needles and syringespreventing infection from injured/sick stocksafe manual handling systems and proceduresClear communication between workers, especially when working together within a close proximity.Selection, use and maintenance of relevant personal protective clothing and equipment. |
What organisation procedures may apply to this standard? | Work procedures will be based on sound agricultural principles and practices and may include supervisors oral or written instructions, livestock production program, organisation standard operating procedures, specifications, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets, manufacturers service specifications and operators manuals, waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines, and OHS procedures. |
What information might be recorded and reported? | Dates, times and periods of care given and readings taken, chemicals, medications and other substances used including quantities and methods, and readings from temperature gauges. Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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