Safety and the big cats -lunchtime talk Tuesday May 8
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Central Safety Group lunchtime talk Tuesday May 8
Non-members welcome! RSVP by COB Friday May 4 Book Now Safety and the Big Cats
Injuries and fatalities from contact between people and animals are known to be a high risk in zoos worldwide.
About the Speaker
At Zoos Victoria a special program for working with dangerous animals is being supported by Jason Hensel, Senior Advisor, Health and Safety, who will give a presentation on this subject to Central Safety Group on 8 May. Jason will discuss how he has drawn on safety programs from a number of industries to develop effective and consistent controls for the safe keeping of all animals likely to endanger human life, known as Category 1 Animals (CAT 1). Melbourne Zoo has 20 species of animal that fall into this category – ranging from the big cats to gorillas, hippopotamuses and African wild dogs. Jason has been working on risk assessments and safety systems for each of these, taking into account physical, mechanical, animal behaviour and human factors. This initiative is part of Zoos Victoria’s aim to become a world leader in zoo safety. Zoos around the world put a sharp spotlight on safety following incidents such as a child falling into a gorilla exhibit at Cincinnati Zoo and the death of a keeper at New Zealand’s Hamilton Zoo.  Jason has been in his present role with Zoos Victoria since 2016. Before that, he worked in safety roles with Veolia Environmental Services and in OHS, process improvement and project management roles with Visy Industries.He began his career as an electrical engineer with Southcorp Packaging, having graduated in this field from RMIT. He also has an Advanced Diploma in HS&E from RMIT. Meeting Details
Topic: Safety and the Big Cats Book online
RSVP by close of business Friday 4 May, 2018 Here is the link for your convenience: Please indicate whether you are having lunch. Or contact Jane Loudon, Secretary, Central Safety Group phone 9387 9768 | mobile 0417 040 252 (NOTE: To cover catering costs, the full fee will be charged for those who advised they would be having lunch but did not attend.) |
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