The AVMA Trust developed the Veterinary Safety Manual to help veterinary practices reduce the risk of illness and injury.
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This veterinary-specific employee training tool will help you:- Identify exposures, hazards, and losses
- Evaluate current controls
- Develop custom solutions
- Implement solutions
- Measure results and evaluate solutions
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This veterinary-specific employee training tool will help you:
- Identify exposures, hazards, and losses
- Evaluate current controls
- Develop custom solutions
- Implement solutions
- Measure results and evaluate solutions
Veterinary Safety Manual Key Content Sections:
Introduction
- How to use the manual
- Establishing new safety and health programs at your practice
- Enhancing existing programs
- OSHA’s impact on veterinarians
Safety Program Structure
- How to structure an effective program
- Establishing goals
- Roles and responsibilities
Human Resources Interfaces
- Employee health and safety orientation and training
- Accident reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping
Safety Related to Primary Veterinary Services
- General safety rules
- Hazard recognition and control
- Animal handling and restraint
- Infection control
- Security and violence-free workplace
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency action plan
- OSHA inspection plan
- Radiation safety
- Controlled substances