Which safety guideline emphasizes wearing proper protective equipment?

• A. Use proper PPE
• B. Flight zone
• C. Nose Lead
• D. Squeeze Chute

Answer: (A)

Protective equipment is the frontline protection in safety practices. Emphasizing wearing proper protective gear directly reduces the risk of injury from common hazards in animal handling, such as kicks, bites, horns, and contact with chemicals or equipment. The guideline focuses on what the worker should wear to stay safe, rather than on how to move or restrain animals. In contrast, the other items relate to handling techniques or equipment use—positioning relative to the animal (flight zone), a restraint tool (nose lead), or a device used to immobilize an animal for procedures (squeeze chute)—which are important for safe handling but do not specify the personal protection to be worn. So, the directive to use proper PPE best captures the safety emphasis on protecting the worker directly.