Public and Occupational Health for Veterinary Technicians (modules 1-7)
1. What do public health officials oversee?: Community Health and prevent dis- ease, promote health, and prolong
health as a whole
2. Epidemiology: the study of disease in communities and populations
3. What is education a key role to?: the public health system
4. What is our obligation to society?: to prevent disease in animals from affecting people
5. What are veterinary roles in public health?: infections/zoonotic disease, food safety/security, ecosystem health,
toxicology, bio-defense, and laboratory animal care
6. What are the settings of vet roles in public health?: military, academia, indus- try, and private practice
7. Zoonoses: diseases transmitted from animals to humans
8. What is the percentage of emerging diseases that are either zoonotic or vector-borne?: 75%
9. What are vectors?: They are usually vertebrates like fleas, mosquitoes or ticks
10.Types of direct contact: infected animals, carcasses, food/water contamina- tion, inhalation of infected airborne
material, body fluids, and fomites
11.What are animals infected by zoonotic diseases capable of?: Capable of infecting their owners, vet staff, and
laboratory personnel
12.Zooanthroponosis: a disease transmitted from humans to animals
13.Direct transmission of zooanthroponosis: intimate contact with infected ani- mals
14.Indirect transmission of zooanthroponosis: Arthropod vector (flea, mite, tick, mosquito) or fomites
(contaminated inanimate vehicle)
15.Species jumping: transmission from animal to human followed by human to human spread (HIV or influenza)
16.SARS: severe acute respiratory syndrome
17.What is affected in a sick animal?: Growth rates, reproductive ability and performance ability are adversely
affected
18.What is the report time range?: Immediately to 72 hours
19.What are other potential risks?: you, your coworkers, your family, clients, clients family, and clients
neighbors and friends
20.OSHA: the occupational safety and health administration
21.Why was OSHA created: To enact and enforce safety rules for American workplaces
22.what are rules known as: standards
23.CFR: code of federal regulations
24.Implementation plan: a list of changes or procedures that need attention
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25.Safety plan: start with the most hazardous jobs according to your implementa- tion plan and establish the safety
procedures that must be followed when the activity is performed
26.IIPP: injury and illness protection plan
27.HSM: hospital safety manual
28.PPE: personal protective equipment
29.SDS: safety data sheets
30.What is the main purpose of a safety plan?: To anticipate the risks in a procedure and provide guidance to the
staff on performing that procedure safety and effectively
31.How long to OSHA records related to illness and injuries be kept?: 5 years
32.Elimination: remove the hazard from the work place
33.Substituiton: switch to the use of a less risky hazard
34.Administrative Controls: implement changes in work practices and manage- ment polices
35.When was OSHA created?: in the 1970s
36.What are vet techs at risk of?: Biological threats, chemical hazards, physical trauma, and psychological issues
that can harm their health, reduce their produc- tivity and even shorten their career if not properly dealt with
37.What do occupational hazards include?: chemical (pharmaceuticals), biolog- ical (zoonotic diseases), physical
(animal induced), and physiological (compassion fatigue)
38.What are the 6 steps to establishing an OSHA compliance program?: 1. learn the requirements
2. make an implementation plan
3. address one hazard at a time
4. create a hospital safety manual
5. train employees
6. reevaluate and adjust
39.Where are federal and state posters placed?: They are required to be place in a prominent area in the
workplace.
40.What are inspections triggered by?: Written compliant and OSHA believes a safety danger exists, employer
failed to provide adequate response to a complaint, and discrimination issues for employees filing complaints to OSHA
41.What do inspectors typically do?: Ask for OSHA manual/written training pro- gram, chemical inventory list, and
training records, check for posting of required documents (OSHA poster), interview employees, inspect the facility for
compliance with OSHA standards, comment on and note hazards present, and send results several weeks later.
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42.What are the most common sitations?: Fall protection, hazard communica- tion, respiratory, protection, and
electrical
43.Willfull violation: a violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits or a violation that the
employers commit with plain indifference tot he law (Fined $5,000-$70,000)
44.Serious Violation: A violation where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could
result and that the employer knew or should have known of the hazard (fined up to $70,000)
45.Repeated Violation: a violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation (up to $70,000)
46.Occupational injury/illness: any incident that occurs while an employee is working and meet specific criteria
47.Are veterinary practices required to report incidents to OSHA?: NO, unless the incident results in death or in
the hospitalization of 5 or more employees from the same cause
48.What does OSHA require?: Requires that each business with 1 or more em- ployees maintain accident and
illness reports
49.How long should records related to injury and illness be kept?: For at least 5 years
50.Form 301: Injury and illness incident report form for a specific individual event, must be completed within 7 days
post injury/illness, and protect employee confiden- tiality
51.Form 300: Injury and illness log, each incident requiring a form 301, must be logged on the form 300, summary
information that helps employers complete form 300A and identify trends, and protect employee confidentiality
52.Form 300A: Summary of illness and injuries, # of work related injuries/illnesses, # of days away from work, total
# of injuries and illness types, and no confidential information, must be publicly posted for all to see
53.Are first aid kits required?: Only required by OSHA if a medical facility is not in near proximity or when EMS
are not available
54.Can you have first aid kits?: No, can have if called self aid kits and provide supplies for the individual to treat
themselves for minor injuires
55.What are some OSHA resources?: 1. OSHA website
2. local/regional OSHA office
3. NIOSH (national institute for occupational safety and health) OSHA's sister agency
56.Where should written hazard assessments be placed?: Should be main- tained at the work place and do not
send to OSHA
1. What do public health officials oversee?: Community Health and prevent dis- ease, promote health, and prolong
health as a whole
2. Epidemiology: the study of disease in communities and populations
3. What is education a key role to?: the public health system
4. What is our obligation to society?: to prevent disease in animals from affecting people
5. What are veterinary roles in public health?: infections/zoonotic disease, food safety/security, ecosystem health,
toxicology, bio-defense, and laboratory animal care
6. What are the settings of vet roles in public health?: military, academia, indus- try, and private practice
7. Zoonoses: diseases transmitted from animals to humans
8. What is the percentage of emerging diseases that are either zoonotic or vector-borne?: 75%
9. What are vectors?: They are usually vertebrates like fleas, mosquitoes or ticks
10.Types of direct contact: infected animals, carcasses, food/water contamina- tion, inhalation of infected airborne
material, body fluids, and fomites
11.What are animals infected by zoonotic diseases capable of?: Capable of infecting their owners, vet staff, and
laboratory personnel
12.Zooanthroponosis: a disease transmitted from humans to animals
13.Direct transmission of zooanthroponosis: intimate contact with infected ani- mals
14.Indirect transmission of zooanthroponosis: Arthropod vector (flea, mite, tick, mosquito) or fomites
(contaminated inanimate vehicle)
15.Species jumping: transmission from animal to human followed by human to human spread (HIV or influenza)
16.SARS: severe acute respiratory syndrome
17.What is affected in a sick animal?: Growth rates, reproductive ability and performance ability are adversely
affected
18.What is the report time range?: Immediately to 72 hours
19.What are other potential risks?: you, your coworkers, your family, clients, clients family, and clients
neighbors and friends
20.OSHA: the occupational safety and health administration
21.Why was OSHA created: To enact and enforce safety rules for American workplaces
22.what are rules known as: standards
23.CFR: code of federal regulations
24.Implementation plan: a list of changes or procedures that need attention
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25.Safety plan: start with the most hazardous jobs according to your implementa- tion plan and establish the safety
procedures that must be followed when the activity is performed
26.IIPP: injury and illness protection plan
27.HSM: hospital safety manual
28.PPE: personal protective equipment
29.SDS: safety data sheets
30.What is the main purpose of a safety plan?: To anticipate the risks in a procedure and provide guidance to the
staff on performing that procedure safety and effectively
31.How long to OSHA records related to illness and injuries be kept?: 5 years
32.Elimination: remove the hazard from the work place
33.Substituiton: switch to the use of a less risky hazard
34.Administrative Controls: implement changes in work practices and manage- ment polices
35.When was OSHA created?: in the 1970s
36.What are vet techs at risk of?: Biological threats, chemical hazards, physical trauma, and psychological issues
that can harm their health, reduce their produc- tivity and even shorten their career if not properly dealt with
37.What do occupational hazards include?: chemical (pharmaceuticals), biolog- ical (zoonotic diseases), physical
(animal induced), and physiological (compassion fatigue)
38.What are the 6 steps to establishing an OSHA compliance program?: 1. learn the requirements
2. make an implementation plan
3. address one hazard at a time
4. create a hospital safety manual
5. train employees
6. reevaluate and adjust
39.Where are federal and state posters placed?: They are required to be place in a prominent area in the
workplace.
40.What are inspections triggered by?: Written compliant and OSHA believes a safety danger exists, employer
failed to provide adequate response to a complaint, and discrimination issues for employees filing complaints to OSHA
41.What do inspectors typically do?: Ask for OSHA manual/written training pro- gram, chemical inventory list, and
training records, check for posting of required documents (OSHA poster), interview employees, inspect the facility for
compliance with OSHA standards, comment on and note hazards present, and send results several weeks later.
, Public and Occupational Health for Veterinary Technicians (modules 1-7)
42.What are the most common sitations?: Fall protection, hazard communica- tion, respiratory, protection, and
electrical
43.Willfull violation: a violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits or a violation that the
employers commit with plain indifference tot he law (Fined $5,000-$70,000)
44.Serious Violation: A violation where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could
result and that the employer knew or should have known of the hazard (fined up to $70,000)
45.Repeated Violation: a violation that is the same or similar to a previous violation (up to $70,000)
46.Occupational injury/illness: any incident that occurs while an employee is working and meet specific criteria
47.Are veterinary practices required to report incidents to OSHA?: NO, unless the incident results in death or in
the hospitalization of 5 or more employees from the same cause
48.What does OSHA require?: Requires that each business with 1 or more em- ployees maintain accident and
illness reports
49.How long should records related to injury and illness be kept?: For at least 5 years
50.Form 301: Injury and illness incident report form for a specific individual event, must be completed within 7 days
post injury/illness, and protect employee confiden- tiality
51.Form 300: Injury and illness log, each incident requiring a form 301, must be logged on the form 300, summary
information that helps employers complete form 300A and identify trends, and protect employee confidentiality
52.Form 300A: Summary of illness and injuries, # of work related injuries/illnesses, # of days away from work, total
# of injuries and illness types, and no confidential information, must be publicly posted for all to see
53.Are first aid kits required?: Only required by OSHA if a medical facility is not in near proximity or when EMS
are not available
54.Can you have first aid kits?: No, can have if called self aid kits and provide supplies for the individual to treat
themselves for minor injuires
55.What are some OSHA resources?: 1. OSHA website
2. local/regional OSHA office
3. NIOSH (national institute for occupational safety and health) OSHA's sister agency
56.Where should written hazard assessments be placed?: Should be main- tained at the work place and do not
send to OSHA
