A guide to on-the-job dog bite prevention

For many of us, dogs are loving, protective creatures we invite into our homes as not just pets, but members of the family. But for some of us, dogs are unfriendly strangers that pose a workplace hazard we’d like to avoid.

Mail carriers, emergency responders, construction workers, meter readers, door-to-door salespeople, lawn maintenance workers, repair crews, pool maintenance personnel, trash pick-up crews, surveyors, and more, can come into contact with dogs on a regular basis. Each year, the United States Postal Service spends $25 million on medical expenses, workers’ compensation, legal fees, carrier replacement, and other costs associated with dog attacks. But even if your occupation doesn’t put you at risk for dog bites, being prepared will only help if you do run into an angry canine.

With more than $1 billion paid each year in dog bite litigation settlements, let’s skip the drama (and pain!) and go over some tips for dog bite prevention:

How to prevent a dog attack

Heed the warning signs, literally.

What to do if a dog attacks

Stay away! This dog’s body language indicates he does not want to be your friend. From Taro the Shiba Inu.

Following the attack

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