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Biohazard and Sharps Safety

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.

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Biohazard and Sharps Safety

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  1. Biohazard and Sharps Safety Advanced Animal Science- Safety Prepared by: Ben Black

  2. Objectives • Identify the different types of hazards • Explain types of biohazardous waste • Locate proper disposal areas

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. Biological Hazards • Bacterial or parasitic resistance to medicines can pose an overall threat to human and animal health. • Avoid unnecessary use of medicines

  6. Physical Hazards • Sharp objects, broken needles, etc. can cause risks to personal safety, animal health and welfare, and the environment.

  7. 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

  8. Sharps • Sharps must be segregated from other waste.

  9. Labeling Biohazardous waste • Label containers intended for landfill disposal. • Clearly label each container • Label all containers for sharps

  10. 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.

  11. Disposal methods • Sharps- Place in a puncture resistant container. Once disinfected, Label container “Broken Glass” and place in a dumpster.

  12. Objectives • Identify the different types of hazards • Explain types of biohazardous waste • Locate proper disposal areas

  13. Resources • California Agricultural Teachers’ Essential Guide to Safety- Pages 98-105 • Texas State University- Biological Waste Disposal- http://www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/safetymanual/biologic/biowstdisp.html

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