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IVAP - OSHA Standards and Infection Control

This worksheet is a required portion of the IVAP program. Please complete once you've finished the module material. You will receive a copy of your answers once you click "Submit" at the bottom of the page.

1. Is there a label identifying the chemical and appropriate hazard warnings?

2. If not, why not?

3. Is there an MSDS sheet for each chemical?

Detail your veterinary practice's systematic approach to meeting OSHA guidelines. Include who is in charge of your hospital's OSHA compliance plan, training, labeling, providing Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and supplying other important information to the team.

Six of the most common OSHA violations are listed below:

1. No food or drink outside of the designated break room.

2. Hearing protection is included in PPE standards for your hospital.

3. Radiation areas have caution signs and warnings, appropriate PPE (including dosimetry badges), and written operation safety instructions.

4. There is an eyewash station in the lab.

5. Your clinic has written emergency plans that provide detailed response guidelines for if an emergency occurs.

6. The hospital dress code requires closed-toed shoes for all employees.

Is your hospital in compliance? Explain why or why not.

Notes Use this area to write notes from what you've learned from the OSHA Standards and Infection Control chapter, which you would like to reflect on.

Summary of Reading - OSHA Standards and Infection Control

Compose your summary notes from the following pages.

Chapter 23

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Pages 183-185

When you are satisfied with your responses, select the "SUBMIT" button, and then you will be able to select the "COMPLETE & CONTINUE" button.