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OSHA Veterinary & Animal Care Resources
Taking care of our communities’ beloved animals is a noble pursuit, but as we do so, we must always remember to take care of ourselves and our employees, too. Remember that OSHA covers veterinary and animal care to ensure high standards throughout these practices, from animal hospitals for domestic cats and dogs to agricultural specialists to groomers and other animal care providers. In our OSHA veterinary and animal care blog, we’ve selected these articles and resources pertaining to the challenges you face in your field. Learn more about the safety violations other vets have incurred, the most common occupational hazards to avoid, and how to remain in compliance with safety standards on both state and federal levels. You’ll also discover compliance resources that will help your practice operate safely—and that’s what’s best for all the people and animals involved.
- October 16, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical DentalAre you trying to ensure your office follows federal and state safety standards? Learn more about which states have unique state OSHA plans here.
- October 07, 2020Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
Is the front office staff allowed to wear open toe shoes in the office if they are NOT in the clinical area?
If there are safety hazards that could injure the employee working in the front office, then open-toe shoes are not allowed. Having said that, many hazards could injure an employee's toes such as falling heavy objects or accidentally hitting a table,
- September 23, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
The definition of a “Radiation Area” means any area, accessible to personnel, in which there exists radiation at such levels that a major portion of the body could receive in any 1 hour a dose in excess of 5 millirem, or in any 5 consecutive days a dose in excess of 100 millirem. A high radiation area means any area, accessible to personnel, in which there exists radiation
- September 16, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
What is an EAP? Should we have an EAP for a medical clinic that has six employees?
An Emergency Action Plan or EAP is a set of actions that an employer would take to ensure the safety of his/her employees during an emergency. Here are the OSHA standards that require EAPs:
- September 09, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
What are the distinguishable warning signs that are mandatory at the workplace?
When is it appropriate to put danger, caution, or other warning signs such as biological hazard signs?
According to Accident Prevention Signs and Tags, 29 CFR 1910.145