1. A. The shelter shall maintain compliance with federal and state occupational safety regulations for chemical, biological and physical hazards in the workplace.

2. B. All shelter personnel may be trained in all aspects of their responsibilities. Training topics may be, at minimum:

   1. (1) Animal health and disease control.
   2. (2) Humane care and treatment of animals.
   3. (3) Control of animals in an animal shelter.
   4. (4) Transportation of animals.
   5. (5) Disease recognition.
   6. (6) Animal breed identification and behavior.
   7. (7) Pre-adoption evaluation and temperament testing.
   8. (8) Adoption policies and procedures.
   9. (9) Handling, capture and restraint techniques.
   10. (10) Personnel safety and use of equipment.
   11. (11) Euthanasia.
   12. (12) Compassion fatigue and self-care.
3. C. A shelter shall create and maintain a comprehensive procedures manual (SOP). Shelter personnel may be provided with a comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOP) manual. The SOP may outline all shelter policies and procedures and the duties for each position.
4. D. Shelter personnel shall adhere to New Mexico’s anti-cruelty law at all times. See Section 30-18-1 et seq. NMSA 1978.
5. E. Personal protective equipment and appropriate animal handling equipment shall be readily available to personnel.
6. F. Shelter personnel may wash their hands frequently to protect themselves and the animals. Hand sanitizers, first aid kits and eye wash stations may be made available to all employees, volunteers and visitors.

[16.24.7.18 NMAC - N, 5/25/2021]