Safe, humane, and animal-appropriate handling techniques are used, and appropriate restraint and protective equipment is available for all species accepted into care and is kept in good repair.

Evidence: 

• Description of animal handling and restraint techniques and/or policy and protocol  
• Description of restraint techniques and equipment used to minimize stress 
• List of equipment used for restraint for each species 
• List of personal protective equipment used with each species 
• Cleaning and repair logs