Veterinary Sanitation and Safety

Avoiding Contamination Frequently washing hands and protective clothing Separate sick animals for treatment and boarding Do not eat/drink or store food in treatment areas 4. Never wash lab coats with regular laundry

Protective Clothing Wear anytime the situation warrants it Better safe than sorry! When handling chemicals & pesticides: Rubber unlined gloves, boots Face shield or goggles with anti-fog lenses To avoid bites and scratches: Leather gloves Coveralls and lab coats Toxic dust or fumes: Respirator

Chemical Safety Use ONLY according to label instructions Store in original or approved container Avoid storing chemicals UNLESS: 1 – Stored in LOCKED location 2 – CLEARLY labeled Dispose of according to label instructions Frequently wash hands and exposed areas after using chemicals Keep copy of “Standard Operations Procedure Manual”