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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 7 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 January 2008. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 2008 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Industrial Health and Safety: Animal Housing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps the Health and Safety Executive recommends to protect kennels staff against attacks by animals.
Answer

HSE does not have plans to make any recommendations for protecting staff working at kennels. General HSE guidance on assessing risks to health and safety is available. HSE would look to the industry to develop and make specific recommendations, as they have the experience and knowledge to ensure any guidelines are practical and sensible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
470 c1552W; 177385
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Animal housing Dogs Health and safety Industrial injuries
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk