Hazards in veterinary practice

OSHA

Ensures safe workplace

Safety programs

Safety programs

Employer responsibilities, employee responsibilities

Employer Rights

Set appropriate rules, time to correct problems, right to be present

Employer Rights

All employees are trained, provide proper facilities, provide protective equipment, develop emergency procedures, provide all mandatory literature, notify employees of potential hazards, notify employees of inspections, report serious injury accidents, maintain log of occupational injury, post proper warning signs

Employee rights

Safety program participation, alert employer of concerns, review safety reports, review injury

Employee responsibilities

Read OSHA poster, learn potential hazards, learn approved procedures, use provide equipment, report incidents or conditions, understand consequences

types of hazard

Mechanical, animal related, radiation, anesthetic gases, chemicals, personal