Ch41 Veterinary Safety Vet 3 pp.589-602

Animal bites, back injuries from lifting heavy objects, falls on wet floors, and radiation exposure are called:

• physical hazards

• chemical hazards

• biological hazards

• zoonotic hazards

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Examples of this type of hazard include chemotherapy drugs, cleaning agents, insecticides, and anesthetic gases.

• Chemical hazards

• Physical hazards

• Biological hazards

• Zoonotic hazards

Safety hazards that pose risks to humans and animals thru contamination from blood, urine, feces, saliva,and medical waste (used bandages, urine-soaked bedding, etc)

• Biological hazards

• Zoonotic hazards

• Physical hazards

• Chemical hazards

Safety concerns that allow spread of contagious organisms from animal to human (virus, bacteria, fungus, parasites).

• Zoonotic hazards

• Biological hazards

• Physical hazards

• Chemical hazards

PPE (personal protective equipment) may include:

• exam gloves

• safety glasses

• face masks/shields

• ear plugs

• all of the choices are examples of PPE

In a vet office...

• shoes should be nonslip and fully enclose the foot

• sandals should be worn to keep feet cool while working

• loose bracelets and large hoop earrings are encouraged

• Long or acrylic/gel nails are encouraged- they look more professional than short nails.

This drug schedule class has no medical use and high abuse potential (illegal substances).

• Schedule 1

• Schedule 2

• Schedule 3

• Schedule 4

area in the facility where the OSHA and MSDS binders are kept with safety and product info

• right to know station

• medical waste closet

• lawyer room

• lock box

Drugs that have the potential for abuse and addition and must be kept in a locked cabinet by law.

• controlled substances

• uncontrollable substances

• medical waste

• OTC substances

A dog bites you and you contract rabies. This disease transmission is an example of

• direct contact

• indirect contacty