Occupational Health and safety

what are the most likely causes of injury in veterinarians

1. animal bites/attacks/scratches

2. exposure to toxic substance

3. sprains/strains

what is the function of NIOSH in a health and safety setting

conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work related injury

what is the function of OSHA in a health and safety setting

sets and enforces standards

do all states have a state plan

no

in order to have a state plan it must be what?

approved by osha

who does the OSHA plan apply to

federal and private sector employees only

when will OSHA come to your practice

when a complaint is filed

when will NIOSH come to your practice

when invited

Employers must maintian a record of ______ and ______ and _______

• injuries

• illnesses

• death

what does not count as respiratory protection 

surgical masks

According to OSHA all chemical must have a _______

Safety data sheet

if placed in a secondary container a chemical must have 2 things

1. product name

2. general hazard statement

what is a hazard

something that has the potential to harm you

what is a risk

the likelihood of a hazard causing harm

what are the types of workplace hazards

• physical

• biological

• chemical

• others

list the heirarchy control from most effective to least effective

1. elimination

2. substitution

3. engineering controls

4. administrative controls

5. PPE