The OSHA regulations known as “Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens” were implemented to help protect workers from the health hazards associated with exposure to pathogenic organisms present in blood and other body fluids.
It’s important to ensure that your practice is OSHA compliant and that you have a plan to manage an OSHA inspection.
To reduce harmful exposure to mercury, DEQ and local household hazardous waste programs collect mercury and mercury-containing devices from Oregon residents free of charge. The program is available to homeowners and conditionally exempt generators, including veterinary medical offices and clinics.
If you are mixing chemo drugs in your practice, you likely need a vent hood.
Creating a safe work environment for pregnant workers can be facilitated by awareness of inherent risks and then adopting procedures to minimize risk exposure.
Let’s take a look at some of the basics regarding the long-standing OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and the newly formalized United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <800> Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs standard.
To help the veterinary profession better understand its role and responsibilities with respect to Oregon's OSHA requirements, the OVMA developed a comprehensive, user-friendly manual and video called An Ounce of Prevention as an educational tool for practices. These tools are free to our members.
Ergonomic injuries are generally more expensive and debilitating than bites and scratches, especially if they involve the back, because they often involve damage to the body’s soft tissue.
Enforcing safe animal handling procedures is a crucial measure that all veterinary practices should take in order to avoid expensive workers’ compensation claims.
The Radiation Protection Services Section (RPS) of the Oregon Public Health Division has adopted rules to both clarify and revise existing law regarding veterinary radiography.
