TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Workplace safety and health for the veterinary health care team
JO  - Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
A1  - Gibbins, John D.
A1  - MacMahon, Kathleen
SP  - 409
EP  - 26, vii
VL  - 45
IS  - 2
N2  - Veterinary clinic employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Clinic members are responsible for consistently using safe practices and procedures set up by their employer. Development and implementation of a customized comprehensive workplace safety and health program is emphasized, including an infection control plan. Occupational safety and health regulations are reviewed. The hazards of sharps, animal bites and scratches, and drugs are discussed. Strategies to prevent or minimize adverse health effects and resources for training and education are provided.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0195-5616
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.11.006
ID  - ref1
ER  -