Biohazard and Sharps Safety Advanced Animal Science- Safety Prepared by: Ben Black
Objectives Identify the different types of hazards Explain types of biohazardous waste Locate proper disposal areas
Animal Medicines Medicines, including vaccines, play an important role in the control and prevention of animal disease. Three types of safety hazards are associated with livestock medicines ◦ Chemical ◦ Biological ◦ Physical
Chemical Hazards Residue contamination is the most likely chemical hazard. ◦ Once a residue occurs it cannot be removed ◦ Be aware of and fully comply with the stated withdrawal dates for a particular vaccination.
Biological Hazards Bacterial or parasitic resistance to medicines can pose an overall threat to human and animal health. ◦ Avoid unnecessary use of medicines
Physical Hazards Sharp objects, broken needles, etc. can cause risks to personal safety, animal health and welfare, and the environment.
Biohazardous Waste Waste that could be harmful to humans, animals, plants, or the environment is considered biohazardous. Examples: ◦ Waste from infectious animals ◦ Blood products ◦ Microbiological waste ◦ Pathological waste ◦ Sharps
Sharps Sharps must be segregated from other waste.
Labeling Biohazardous waste Label containers intended for landfill disposal. Clearly label each container Label all containers for sharps
Disposal methods Solid animal waste- All animal waste and bedding that is infectious should be treated by incineration, thermal disinfectant, or chemical disinfectant. Liquid waste should be disinfected chemically, or thermally before disposal.
Disposal methods Sharps- Place in a puncture resistant container. Once disinfected, Label container “Broken Glass” and place in a dumpster.
Objectives Identify the different types of hazards Explain types of biohazardous waste Locate proper disposal areas
Resources California Agricultural Teachers’ Essential Guide to Safety- Pages Texas State University- Biological Waste Disposal- anual/biologic/biowstdisp.html anual/biologic/biowstdisp.html