Personnel who already have allergies to other things may be at increased risk for developing allergies to animals. Allergies can be managed through procedures such as desensitization, antiallergic medication, and prevention of exposure using personal protective clothing and equipment. Allergies can develop to latex gloves and other materials. Staff should be familiar with the signs of latex allergies and the means of preventing it . Security and Safety Security is an important issue that is the responsibility of both investigators and animal care staff .
Security includes protection from animal rights incursion, theft and vandalism.
Prevention of these problems involves increasing staff awareness of security issues, limiting access to areas, protecting equipment and data, and following proper reporting procedures in case of an emergency. Any emergencies such as fire, natural disasters, personnel injury or security breaches should be reported to the University Police by calling 911. Be sure to inform the dispatcher if animals are in the area. The dispatcher will contact RAR to address animal health and safety issues. A zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.