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SAFETY FIRST!
Avoid injury
It is important to:• Understand the general temperament of each
species you are going to work with.• Learn to read each animals’ body language.• Use safety and restraint devices when necessary.
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
Sharps Any waste having rigid corners, edges, or protuberances capable of cutting or piercing to include such items as hypodermic needles, syringes, blades, and broken glass. MUST PLACE IN HARD PLASTIC RED CONTAINER.• Animal must be properly restrained to avoid
injury• Do not walk around with uncapped needles.• Do not leave sharps lying around – pick up &
dispose immediately following use.
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
Biohazard WasteAny material suspected of potentially being contaminated with infectious agents known to be contagious to humans• Must discard in red, leak-proof bag in a Biohazard
Waste container.
Radiation DamageA good reason to use lead gloves and lead aprons. Thyroid protectors also recommended.
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
Protect your back!• Do not lift big animals
by yourself.• Use proper lifting
techniques.• Use gurneys or carts
when possible.
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
Be alert to avoid kicks, bites, scratches
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
Avoid excessive chemical exposure by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as exam gloves, eye goggles, scrubs, close-toed shoes/boots…Hazards include:• Disinfectants • Anesthetics • Pesticides• Medications
SAFETY FIRST! Avoid injury
Be aware of potential disease transmission from animal to you.• Wear gloves, WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY• Always have an extra pair of scrubs to change
into• Do not eat or place hands in/near mouth when
working near animals• Clean outside of sample containers before
shipping/storing
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Safety of People
• Takes precedence over animal and task
• Understand how the animal can hurt you
• Use sound judgment!
Understand What You’re Dealing With!
• Animal’s behavior• Maternal aggression• “Fight or Flight”• Herding instinct• Mating season• Territorial aggression• Owner presence
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Safety of People• Owner should NEVER
restrain animal in exam room
• Legal ramifications
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Safety of the Animal• Minimize the effects of handling!
• Avoid causing stress (particularly in sick, old, pregnant and young animals)
• Match restraint technique with procedure and individual animal
Animal’s Perspective Vet Tech’s Perspective
Restraint by person = Stress
Resistance = More forcible restraint
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Potential Adverse Effects of
Inappropriate Restraint• Delayed recovery or worsening of disease state
• Broken bones; dislocated joints
• Premature death (due to shock)
• Greater difficulty restraining in future