8 September 2009
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Animal Attacks
Most of the hazards that workers face are, at least to some extent, under an employer’s control. For example, the employer controls its machinery. So it’s in a position to prevent injuries by ensuring that adequate guards are in place. An employer even has control over physical hazards that are invisible, such as noise and heat. However, there are some hazards over which employers have little or no control. A good example: animals. In some industries, workers face a very real risk of encounters with animals—ranging from large, deadly creatures such as bears, wolves and cougars, to smaller, less dangerous animals such as spiders, wasps and snakes. Animal attacks can lead to serious and even fatal injuries and illnesses. But because animals are subject to the laws of nature rather than to the laws of the workplace, employers are under no obligation to protect their workers from animal attacks. Right?
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