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Link to channel 6 news: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2022/08/23/florida-mail-carrier-attacked-by-5-dogs-when-truck-broke-down Published: August 23, 2022, 8:42 AM - Updated: August 23, 2022, 12:45 PM INTERLACHEN, Fla. – Five dogs mauled and killed a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service after her truck broke down along a road in north Florida, officials said. Putnam County Sheriff's deputies found the 61-year-old woman on the ground when they arrived at the scene in Interlachen Lake Estates on Sunday afternoon, sheriff's officials said in a Facebook post. They also found the dogs inside a fence at a nearby residence. A nearby resident told deputies they heard the woman screaming for help and saw five dogs attacking her. Several neighbors tried pulling the dogs off the woman and one shot a gun into the air to scare the dogs away, the report said. Deputies started first aid on the woman, who was severely bleeding. They applied tourniquets until a rescue unit … [Read more...]
Alabama public health worker mauled to death by pack of dogs – May 1, 2022
Jacqueline Summer Beard, an employee of the Alabama State Public Health Department,was mauled to death by a pack of dogs while following up on an attack earlier in the week by the same pack of dogs, officials said. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/alabama-woman-killed-pack-dogs-owner-charged-manslaughter-rcna26843 https://abc3340.com/news/local/woman-attacked-killed-by-pack-of-dogs-in-walker-county … [Read more...]
Bulli Ray – Certified Women Owned!
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
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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...]
