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This hazard should be read in conjunction with Confined space environment   It may be necessary to extricate many species of animals from enclosed spaces. In addition to dealing with...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Height, structures and confined spaces   Animals may become trapped in a structure, commonly due to them breaching walls, ceilings or floors;...

The following legislation supports the power of entry to gain access to an animal, or to deal with an animal in distress: Animal Welfare Act Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland)...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Transport   Animals in transit may become trapped in or by a form of transport, including: As a result of a road traffic collision ...

Animals can swim to varying degrees, but may tire quickly and may not swim in a safe direction. It may be possible to rescue smaller animals with a reach option, using specialist...

The release or evacuation of an animal in an uncontrolled manner could worsen the existing incident, or cause a secondary incident, resulting in harm to people or the animal. The animal may...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Personal protective equipment   The use of specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with animals may be...

It may be necessary to control or restrain the animal using physical methods; this may need to be carried out in conjunction with chemical restraint methods. Physical control or...

Chemical restraint, through the use of veterinary drugs, has to be administered by a specialist, such as a veterinary surgeon. Chemical restraint methods may be used to: Reduce...

Animals may need to be contained if they present a hazard, or if they need to be kept in a place of safety. It may be necessary to contain an individual animal or a group of animals; the method...

If an animal needs to be moved or lifted, the equipment and techniques used by emergency responders should: Minimise contact with the animal Consider the welfare of the animal ...

A person with responsibility for an animal may commit an offence if an act, or failure to act, causes an animal to suffer unnecessarily. Therefore, the need for euthanasia should be considered...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Work at height   An animal may appear to need to be rescued at height, such as from trees, roofs, transmission towers (pylons) or other...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Unstable ground or surfaces   An animal may appear to need to be rescued from water, ice or unstable ground. Many animals, such as dogs...

Animals may become entangled by various items including: Fencing – electric, high tensile electric, barbed wire or razor wire Snares or traps Cattle grids Electric cables ...

Some causes of entanglement may be easily removed by cutting, such as fishing wire or nets. However, consideration should be given to manipulating the animal away from the cause of...

A wide range of situations may require animals to be evacuated; for example, , advice to the Government by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) highlighted the need to co-ordinate and...

Techniques employed in evacuating animals from a place of danger to a place of safety may take many forms and be entirely dependent on the nature of the danger, the species involved and the...

A person with responsibility for an animal may commit an offence if an act, or failure to act, causes an animal to suffer unnecessarily. Therefore, in the absence of veterinary assistance, and to...

This could include applying pressure to a wound or cooling burns with water. There are various sources of information about first aid for animals, including the Blue Cross website: ...