Title: Explain the disposal of hazardous materials.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Performing Maintenance Functions

Explanation should include

- identifying hazardous materials and their potential dangers
- wearing PPE
- following federal, state, and local guidelines for disposing of hazardous materials, including empty containers.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should one never reuse a container that once contained a hazardous material?
- What types of hazardous materials are commonly encountered in veterinary work? How is each hazardous to workers?
- What types of PPE are required when handling hazardous materials in veterinary work?
- Why is proper storage of hazardous materials important? How can it be accomplished?
- Why is proper disposal of hazardous materials important? How can it be accomplished?