Biosafety in wild animal management in containment areas in state of Piauí

Abstract

Biosecurity in containment areas is fundamental to public health, especially in areas in which animals are considered attraction, as in zoos. In these places, despite all security involved in the containment and management of wild animals, can still be considered as zoonosis transmission point. The objective was to assess the degree of unsoundness of employees and the use of protective equipment against zoonotic pathogens in the workplace. The study was conducted by analyzing the data obtained through a questionnaire that the workers of wild animal containment areas, whose focus was on routine work, animal handling, health history and knowledge about zoonotic diseases. The information gathered revealed that in part the administration of the place gives employees a basic security, providing PPE and refresher courses in animal handling. However, the garments used by employees are washed in their own homes. There are still points to be fixed in biosafety in these parks, such as the construction of changing rooms and providing own uniform to work, washed in a laundry in this place