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WOSB Certification Granted! Congratulations! It is the decision of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Florida to grant WOSB certification to ODBS Enterprises LLC. Bulli Ray - Dog Bite Prevention … [Read more...]
American Gas Magazine – Burner Tips On Dog Bite Prevention – Bulli Ray
American Gas Magazine AGA - Burner Tips … [Read more...]
Staying Safe Around Dogs at Holiday Time!
Employee Alert: *Children are home for the holidays. *They may release the dog while you’re in the home or yard. *Friends and family bring their dogs during the holidays. *No one knows how these visiting dogs will react when mixed with your customers pets. *Children come out with an aggressive dog, making the situation much worse. *Remember to always carry something for your protection. *Dogs bite the first thing they come to! *Present a Dog Stick or Umbrella instead of your hand, arm, or your leg. *Other suggestions would be a garbage lid, lawn chair, rake, or anything near by. *Always carry something! You never know when an aggressive dog will appear! *Be situationally aware, from the time you leave your vehicle, be aware of all dangers. Customer Advice: *The most dangerous time for employees, is when the family is home. *With everyone home for the holidays your dog will be on high alert. *The dog will gain confidence from its family members. *Protect your assets by … [Read more...]
OPFLOW Magazine – Protect Yourself Against the Work Hazard of Dog Bites
Check Out Bulli Ray's Article In The OPFLOW Magizine - Volume 47, Issue 8 October 2021 https://awwa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15518701 … [Read more...]
Little Dog Issues Postal Worker Dachshund
Small Dogs - Why They Bite When I complete dog occupational safety training around the country, the employees are usually very concerned about the big dogs they encounter daily, but it’s the little guys that are the most prevalent. Customers/Owners aren’t as concerned with their small dogs really hurting anyone. These dogs are usually allowed to accompany the owner when speaking to the employee. Even if the employee objects, they are usually drowned out by all the reasons their perfectly safe. Employees have shared their stories with me and even though the little dog may be clamped on to their leg, the owner shows little to no concern. We need more education for the public when it comes to their dog(s). Literally thousands and thousands of people are bitten each year because of owner ignorance. We must understand that any dog can bite! Dogs don’t even necessarily need to be provoked in the traditional sense. Dogs bite for many reasons: • Fear being the number one reason for the … [Read more...]
Illinois FedEx driver has arm amputated after dog attack!
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ill. (KMOV.com) June 9 2021 -- A FedEx delivery driver was critically injured when he was attacked by two American Bulldogs in rural Illinois. Police in Calhoun County, Illinois tell News 4 the FedEx driver was attacked north of Kampsville on Saturday. The worker had to have his left arm amputated below the forearm. He also sustained serious injuries to his right arm and both legs. The worker remains in a St. Louis hospital with significant injuries and is awaiting further surgeries. The brother of the victim said the two dogs busted through the home's front door when he was delivering a package. When the homeowner got home, the dogs were on top of the driver. … [Read more...]
VPPPA Blog – Occupational Dog Bite Safety
Check out our BLOG on VPPPA's site! https://www.vpppa.org/blog/occupational-dog-bite-safety … [Read more...]
The Human Factor
Not only can dogs be found nearly everywhere, but another factor to consider is that humans, for the most part, like dogs. From the time we are small children, most of us have been exposed to materials that produce false beliefs about what dogs really are – animals. Most dog owners humanize their pets, a phenomenon we see over and over again in TV and movies. Remember Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Benji? This humanization goes one step further when dogs are made to talk in animated productions including “Lady and the Tramp,” “Scooby-Doo” and “Underdog.” When we start thinking of dogs as part of our family – as people instead of animals – we are setting ourselves up for problems later on. If you own a dog, it’s likely your dog believes it’s a member of a pack that consists of you and your family members. Unprovoked and unexpected dog attacks usually occur when a new person – such as a houseguest or a baby – or a new dog are introduced into the pack. … [Read more...]
Bulli Ray Dog Bite Stick Saves Employees Life!
Dog Bite Stick Saves Employee PDF Employees sometimes refuse to carry one more thing on the job to protect themselves. When I was working for a large company in Southern California, I suggested to management that their employees carry a tool to put between themselves and an attacking dog. There was a huge uproar and even the union got involved. I needed to convince the company to start a pilot program in the field. Once the Dog Stick was proven and successfully used in defense of an employee there would be no more negative attitudes. Jose was the lead meter reader and the most vocal of the group. He constantly complained about carrying the Dog Stick before starting his route. He always reminded others how he’s never been bit and had enough to carry. He thought having to carry more tools would create more risk and be unsafe. I got a call from Jose’s supervisor; he had been viciously attacked! They wanted me to come in as soon as I could to discuss the incident. I asked if Jose … [Read more...]
Severely injured meter reader attacked by two Mastiffs! Was never told about the puppies in the yard.
This event took place with a meter reader working for a mid-western company. We spoke to the company many times in the past about the need for dog bite prevention training, however they always had the same excuse that their dog bites were low and had no serious attacks. UNTIL NOW! Bulli Ray received a call that they needed training, NOW! The senior manager of field operations was relieved to speak to us and asked us to come and train immediately. It is important to understand the incident that transpired so that Bulli Ray can reinforce the needed training with all field employees. She started to say that all field personnel should have been alerted and she was a little hesitant, but then she agreed to share the story. One of her female field employees who was fairly inexperienced was only on the job about six months when she was attacked by two Mastiffs! The female dog was over 150 pounds, while the male weighed in a 210 pounds! She was lucky that she was not killed. She spent … [Read more...]
