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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.
- August 26, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
Does a carpeted surface need to be covered by a “rubber mat” to be OSHA compliant?
Is blood not an issue on the carpet? Does OSHA require a surface to be “wiped clean”?
The first question falls under the purview of OSHA’s Walking-Working Standard (Slips, Trips and Fall).
- July 29, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
Have you ever wondered, who is a qualified OSHA trainer and who can administer OSHA training to your employees?
While the OSHA administration government agency provides free resources and may even offer free, no-risk walkthroughs of your business
- July 15, 2020Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
A sink is not mandated in each patient room if not feasible. In lieu of handwashing facilities, the employer must provide an appropriate hand cleanser in conjunction with paper towels or other appropriate towelettes. Following that, employees must wash their hands or any other skin immediately or as soon as feasible after removing gloves, other
- July 03, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental
The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard, according to 1910.1200 (a) (1) is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is communicated to employers and employees. This transmission of information is to be accomplished by
- June 25, 2020General Industry Vet and Animal Care Medical Dental COVID-19
Are you interested in how you can best protect your workplace from COVID-19? Check out this snippet from our 2020 COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan in regard to environmental infection prevention and control:
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