Dog Bite Prevention (Public Agency) is a 20-minute online course that trains public agency workers on recognizing aggressive dog behavior, avoiding dog attacks in the field, and responding appropriately if an attack occurs. It is designed for letter carriers, utility workers, code enforcement officers, and other public employees who regularly enter private property and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Dog bites represent a serious occupational hazard for public agency employees who routinely enter residential properties during their work. The United States Postal Service reports thousands of dog attack incidents involving letter carriers each year, but the risk extends well beyond mail delivery to utility workers, code enforcement officers, meter readers, social workers, and public health inspectors. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the United States, with roughly 800,000 requiring medical attention. For employers, dog bite injuries generate workers' compensation claims, lost work time, and potential liability exposure when employees are not trained to recognize and avoid dangerous situations.
This course trains your field-based employees on the practical skills needed to prevent dog bite injuries in public agency work. Your team will learn to read canine body language and behavior cues that indicate aggression or fear, apply proven avoidance techniques when approaching properties with dogs present, and respond effectively if confronted by an aggressive animal. The course provides actionable strategies that reduce injury risk for the thousands of public employees who walk through neighborhoods and onto private property every day.
While no specific OSHA standard addresses dog bite prevention, the OSHA General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to provide workplaces free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. For public agencies that deploy workers into residential areas, dog attacks are a well-documented and recognized occupational hazard. OSHA has cited employers under the General Duty Clause for failing to address known hazards to field workers, including animal attack risks. The CDC reports approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the United States, with roughly 800,000 requiring medical treatment. Workers' compensation data shows that dog bites result in significant claim costs and lost work time. Many public agencies, including the USPS, have implemented mandatory dog bite prevention training as part of their standard safety programs. Employers who do not provide training to field workers with known exposure to aggressive animals may face General Duty Clause citations with serious violation penalties up to $16,550.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.