Common Hazards
Two types of hazards are
What is Physical and Chemical hazards?
Mechanical Hazards occur due to the following:
Name at least 1 from the notes
What is..?
improper use of machinery
poor upkeep of machinery
faulty equipment
operator not paying attention to task
Responding to Safety Hazards (Name at least 3)
What is...?
basic first aid
location of exits
location of safety equipment
how to use safety equipment
Three types of safety hazards are associated with livestock medicines
What is Chemical, Biological, and Physical?
Label containers intended for landfill disposal, Clearly label each container, and all containers for sharps.
What is properly labeling Biohazardous waste?
What is electrical, mechanical, water, and human error?
Preventing Mechanical Hazards
What is...?
paying attention to the task at hand
properly storing equipment
understanding how to properly use and maintain equipment
replacing old or damaged equipment
Basic First Aid
At least name three from the notes
What is...?
apply bandages and pressure to cuts in order to prevent bleeding
flush burns immediately with cold water
flush eyes with water immediately after contact with chemical
report all injuries to your instructor immediately
Residue contamination is the most likely
Chemical Hazards
All animal waste and bedding that is infectious should be treated by incineration, thermal disinfectant, or chemical disinfectant.
What is small animal waste Disposable Methods?
Grounded is
an electrical circuit which at one point is connected to the earth, and acts as a reservoir of charge
Human error
(List at least 3 from notes)
What is...?
not paying attention
not following directions
not understanding the task
not knowing how to properly operate equipment
not wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
OSHA stands for
What is Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Bacterial or parasitic resistance to medicines can pose an overall threat to human and animal health
What is Biological Hazards?
Place in a puncture resistant container.
What is properly disposing sharps?
Electrical hazards include (name at least 3)
What is exposed wires, water on or near electrical outlet, not using proper size or length of wire or battery, and not having outlets or other energy sources grounded
Preventing Human Error
What is...?
obey all laboratory rules set up by the instructor
read and follow all instructions given by the instructor
become familiar with equipment before using it
keep a clean and organized work area
wear all designated personal protective equipment
Safety Equipment
What is...?
fire extinguisher/fire blanket
eye wash
first aid kit
emergency shut off buttons
Sharp objects, broken needles, etc. can cause risks to personal safety, animal health and welfare, and the environment.
What is Physical Hazards
OSHA classifies a vet lab safety standards under the ____________ category.
What is agriculture?
What is...?
using the proper size and type of wire
using the correct size of power supply
having all power supplies properly grounded
keeping all areas surrounding electrical supplies dry
having the ability to turn off circuits at a power source
Chemical Hazards are classified by three things
What is ignitable, corrosive, and reactive.
Contain information regarding the hazards and cautions of a chemical
What is Material Safety Data Sheets?
Waste that could be harmful to humans, animals, plants, or the environment is considered
What is Biohazardous?
List some PPE found in aquaculture laboratories.
What is gloves, goggles, closed toe shoes, long pants, and no loose fitting clothing?