Before dogs are admitted, the employer runs a confidential check that lets any member of staff object without having to identify themselves or explain a medical condition to a manager. Consent is sought, not assumed from silence.
RDWS-01 · C: Co-worker Protection
C1. Genuine consent before dogs
Before dogs are admitted, the employer runs a confidential check that lets any member of staff object without identifying themselves or disclosing a condition to a manager.
Standard Requirement
Before dogs are admitted, the employer runs a confidential check that lets any member of staff object without identifying themselves or disclosing a condition to a manager.
RDWS-01 C1 · Pass/fail. Fail this requirement and the outcome is Not Certified.
Assessed via
Assessed under RDWS-CAF-01 (forthcoming)
Roch Interpretation
Silence is not consent. The check has to be genuinely confidential, so the person who needs to say no can do it without exposing themselves.
Examples
Compliant
An anonymous survey runs before dogs are allowed, and the result is acted on.
Not compliant
A show of hands in a team meeting, or no check at all.
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RDWS-01 · Last updated 2026-05-26