Workplace safety and health for the veterinary health care team

Veterinary clinic employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Clinic members are responsible for consistently using safe practices and procedures set up by their employer. Development and implementation of a customized comprehensive workplace safety and...

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Published inThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 45; no. 2; p. 409
Main Authors Gibbins, John D, MacMahon, Kathleen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2015
Subjects
Animal Diseases - prevention & control
Animals
Animals, Domestic
Guidelines as Topic
Hospitals, Animal - standards
Humans
Infection Control - standards
Occupational Health - standards
Patient Care Team
Veterinary Medicine - standards
Animal bites
Regulations
Occupational health
Occupational safety
Hazardous drugs
Needlestick injuries
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Summary:Veterinary clinic employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Clinic members are responsible for consistently using safe practices and procedures set up by their employer. Development and implementation of a customized comprehensive workplace safety and health program is emphasized, including an infection control plan. Occupational safety and health regulations are reviewed. The hazards of sharps, animal bites and scratches, and drugs are discussed. Strategies to prevent or minimize adverse health effects and resources for training and education are provided.
ISSN:1878-1306
DOI:10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.11.006