We hope you will enjoy this review of safety materials produced for All Creatures Animal Hospital. This element of the campaign concerns the biological hazards that can be encountered in the workplace.
Hazardous Biological agents can be found nearly everywhere in your workplace. But, with a few precautions, you can maximize your safety and your health!
Food and water can contain mold & yeast, as well as agents that cause Legionnaires, Staph, or Hepatitis.
Protect Yourself: · Regularly sanitize cooking utensil and surfaces.
· Always check expiration dates
· Store food at correct temperatures.
· Find out if your drinking water pipes are mold-free.
· Wash your hands!
Direct Human Transfer
BBVs (blood-borne viruses), such as HIV, and Hepatitis B and C can be transferred through blood. Skin infections and amniotic fluids can also transfer agents.
Protect Yourself:· Cover broken skin with waterproof dressings.
· Get regular immunizations.
· Always wear proper protective gloves & clothing.
· Wash your hands!
Accidents & Spills
Any spill of hazardous materials can be potentially dangerous.
Protect Yourself:
· Be aware of decontamination and emergency procedures.· Practice safe sample transport.
· Always use bio safety labels.
· If something does spill, dispose of your cleaning materials correctly.
· Use chemical disinfection to clean the area.
· Wash your hands!
In the Air
Wash Your Hands!
Washing your hands is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent infection. Follow these steps to wash your hands:
Wet your hands with warm, clean, running water and apply soap.- Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces, including under your fingernails.
- Continue rubbing hands for 15-20 seconds.
- Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet. Risk Prevent has also developed a downloadable poster to explain toxic chemical exposures in the workplace. If you would like to see this poster, click here.
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