Working Safely With or Near Wildlife and Insects
Working Safely With or Near Wildlife and Insects is designed for workers who may encounter wildlife, ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects during their job duties. The course explains the risks of zoonotic diseases, including Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and rabies, and outlines practical control measures to reduce exposure. Learners will gain the knowledge needed to recognize symptoms of infection, apply safe work practices, use protective measures effectively, and understand reporting procedures for suspected zoonotic diseases.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Identify workplace hazards associated with wildlife and insects that may lead to zoonotic disease exposure.
- Recognize occupations and work environments at higher risk of contact with wildlife, ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects.
- Describe common zoonotic diseases transmitted by wildlife and insects, including their causes, transmission routes, and health impacts.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of zoonotic infections and understand when medical attention should be sought.
- Apply appropriate control measures and preventive strategies to reduce the risk of bites, stings, scratches, and disease transmission.
- Use safe work practices and personal protective measures when working in areas where wildlife and insects may be present.
- Follow workplace procedures for reporting potential exposure to wildlife-related hazards and suspected zoonotic diseases.
- Demonstrate awareness of emergency response actions following bites, scratches, or other exposure incidents involving wildlife or insects.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Identify workplace hazards associated with wildlife and insects that may lead to zoonotic disease exposure.
- Recognize occupations and work environments at higher risk of contact with wildlife, ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects.
- Describe common zoonotic diseases transmitted by wildlife and insects, including their causes, transmission routes, and health impacts.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of zoonotic infections and understand when medical attention should be sought.
- Apply appropriate control measures and preventive strategies to reduce the risk of bites, stings, scratches, and disease transmission.
- Use safe work practices and personal protective measures when working in areas where wildlife and insects may be present.
- Follow workplace procedures for reporting potential exposure to wildlife-related hazards and suspected zoonotic diseases.
- Demonstrate awareness of emergency response actions following bites, scratches, or other exposure incidents involving wildlife or insects.
Modules
Module 1
Course Introduction
Module 2
Diseases Transmitted by Ticks and Mosquitoes
Module 3
Zoonotic Diseases Associated with Wildlife
Module 4
Managing Physical Hazards and Aggressive Behaviour Around Animals
Module 5
Incident Reporting and Worker Support Procedures
Module 6
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers zoonotic diseases, tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses, wildlife-related hazards, safe work practices, personal protective equipment, incident reporting, and worker support procedures.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.
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This course is suitable for outdoor workers, landscapers, forestry workers, construction workers, veterinarians, wildlife personnel, park staff, and anyone who may work around wildlife or insects.


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