what types of hazards are presented to employees of a vet clinic?
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Working in a veterinary clinic can be rewarding yet the employees are exposed to several potential safety hazards. In order to avoid these hazards, they must first be identified.
Safety hazards in the veterinary workplace can be placed into five categories.
Physical Hazards Physical hazards may include the
following: cuts from sharp instruments, being stepped on or kicked by large animals, bites or scratches from small animals, high noise levels, x-ray radiation, and others.
Chemical hazards Chemical hazards involve the
exposure to drugs, pesticides, anesthesia, and others.
Special care should be taken when handling and administering chemicals.
Biological Hazards Biological hazards include exposure
to vaccines, laboratory procedures, and medical wastes such as blood, needles, and syringes.
Zoonotic Zoonotic infections are infectious
diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. Examples include: rabies, tuberculosis, brucellosis, anthrax, ringworm, and others.
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