Title: Identify the physical, chemical, biological, and zoonotic hazards associated with the veterinary industry.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Understanding Safety and Sanitation

Identification should include

- common hazards to animal healthcare workers, including bites, scratches, back injuries, and the most common zoonotic risks
- protective methods and procedures against these hazards, including proper lifting, handwashing, and glove application/removal.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should immunocompromised people avoid working with sick animals?
- What legal issues exist in educating clients about zoonotic diseases? What ethical issues are involved?
- Why is it important that a person who thinks they have been exposed to a zoonotic disease seeks medical attention immediately?

Teacher Resources:

- Veterinary Safety and Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/veterinary/default.html)
- Veterinary Safety and Health: Hazard Prevention and Infection Control, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/veterinary/hazard.html)