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?