Title: Review safety, sanitation, and facility maintenance.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Applying Safety Procedures for Animal Care

Review should include

- hazards associated with the veterinary industry
  - physical
  - chemical
  - biological
  - zoonotic
- safety measures and procedures
  - for animal care
  - in the laboratory
- chemical agents and methods used to obtain cleanliness
- methods for laundry cleaning, sanitizing, disinfection, and storage
- procedures for cleaning and disinfecting
  - sink/tub
  - small animal housing
  - treatment areas
- methods for cleaning floors
- disposal methods within a facility in accordance with local and federal regulations.

Teacher Resource: Veterinary Safety and Health Hazard Prevention and Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should immunocompromised people avoid working with sick animals?
- Why is it important to disinfect the office, exam areas, and waiting areas of a veterinary clinic or hospital?
- What steps can a veterinary assistant take to assure personal safety in the laboratory?
- What are the potential dangers of using an improperly labeled product? An unlabeled product?