OSHA

The Fire Triangle To produce a fire, three things must be present at the same time. If any one of the three is missing, a fire cannot be started. Removal of any one will extinguish the fire. Fuel Heat Heat Oxygen Oxygen Fuel

Standard Letter Symbols for Fire Extinguishers A B C D Ordinary Flammable Electrical Combustible Combustibles Liquids Equipment Metals Distinctive letters, shapes, and colors mark extinguishers according to the classes of fires on which they should be used.

Chemical Hazard Rating 1-Blue Hazard to the health of someone (Carcinogen, toxic, corrosive) 2-Red Hazard by means of physical harm (Flammable) 3- Yellow May react with other common chemicals (water) to produce hazard 0- Minimal Hazard 4-Extremely Hazardous

OSHA Veterinary Facility-Compliance Emergency Action Plan Hazard Communication Plan Infection Control Plan Personal Protective Equipment Training Job Safety Information MSDS Sheets Hazard Chemical Master List

Material Safety Data Sheet

Guidelines for Handling Flammable and Combustible Liquids Read the manufacturer’s label information and the MSDS before using a product Withdraw only as much material as you will need to complete the immediate operation. Dispose of waste materials in approved containers. If you are unsure of materials or procedures to complete an operation ask the instructor for help. Wear rubber gloves to minimize chance of skin irritation. Wash hands and other exposed skin areas before leaving the classroom. Be certain the fire extinguisher located in a work area is suited for application to a fire caused by the materials being used in the work area.

Chemical Safety Become familiar with every chemical before you use it. Know what it does and how it does it. Find out about the specific safety precautions, what protective equipment to wear, signs of illness and what to do with empty containers and leftovers. Use least toxic chemical that will be effective. When using a chemical that could harm you if it came in contact with your body wear personal protective equipment. Dry chemical may not be especially toxic, but breathing the dust can irritate your lungs and throat. If someone is splashed or doused with a toxic chemical, or inhales or ingests a toxic chemical, call the poison control center immediately. Be ready to tell them what the chemical was and the suspected level of exposure the victim suffered. Store chemicals in their original labeled containers, away from living areas, in a place inaccessible to children.

Veterinary Hazard Chemical Plan http://www.safetyvet.com/osha.chemplan3.htm

OSHA Standards- Veterinary Zoonotic Disease Anesthetic Gases Blood Borne Pathogens Laser Safety Ethylene Oxide Exposure Radiation Latex Allergy Ergonomic Design Walking/Working Surface Records Emergency Action Plan Electric Fire Safety Formaldehyde Exposure

Common Violations Failure to have a properly completed hazard communication program (a written plan dealing with chemicals). Failure to complete a personal protective equipment assessment for each employee. Lack of written fire and emergency plans that follow specific OSHA guidelines; improper employee training documentation. Failure to provide appropriate personal protective equipment. Placing human food in unsafe areas. Lack of systems to prevent waste anesthetic gases from building up in the area of use. Improper employee training documentation. Insufficient labeling of secondary containers. (Unlabeled container= $7000 fine)

Secondary Labeling-Requirements Chemical Identification All Appropriate Warnings Avoid contact with eyes Do not ingest Avoid prolonged contact with skin Do not inhale fumes

Infectious Waste Needles, scalpels, syringes- Dispose in a hard plastic sharps container Animal bodily fluids or contact with bedding, dressings, bandages Cleaners- Disinfecting areas

Biohazard Disposal-Sharps All needles go in a sharps container Once full the container is incinerated.

Biohazard Disposal-Bodies Deceased bodies are most frequently incinerated. Precautions are taken depending upon cause of death.

Biohazard Disposal- Pharmaceuticals AVMA Recommendation- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKp3phEtS2M