Vet Safety Flashcards
The 11 things that needs to be in a MSDS
- I.D of product
- Manufacture contact info
- Hazardous Ingredients
- Physical Data
- Fire/Explosion hazard data
- Reactivity data
- Health Hazards
- Spill/Leak Procedures
- Special Protection Info
- Special Precautions
- Date of issue
Bacteria
Living organisms that invade the body
Biological Hazard
Safety concern that pose a risk to human and animals through contamination of living organisms through body tissues and fluids
Chemical Hazard
Safety concern that can cause injury to the lungs, skin, eyes and other areas due to exposure
Controlled Substances
Drugs that have the potential for abuse/addiction and must be kept in a locked cabinet by law
DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
Fungus
Invades the external areas of the body
MSDS
Material Safety and Data Sheet. Allows employees to access information regarding hazards within the facility
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Helps creates a safe and healthy work environment and conditions for all employees and animals
Physical Hazard
Safety concerns that causes physical harm to a human/animal
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment, equipment used for safety purposes and protection
Professional Dress
Closed Toed Shoes, Scrubs, Long Sleeves
Protozoan
Simple one celled parasitic disease
Rickettsial
A more complex parasitic disease that is usually tick or flea borne
Schedule 1
No medical use, high abuse rate (illegal substances)