The abbreviation OSHA stands for....
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The letters PPE stand for.....
Personal Protective Equipment
6 articles classified as PPE
gloves, apron, glasses, thyroid collar, rubber boots, face shield
6 situations which OSHA might recommend the use of PPE.
Dentistry: exam gloves, apron, face shield, safety glasses
Kennel, xray, bathing, lifting heavy objects, pouring liquids
Some equipment used in the veterinary clinic may pose a safety risk to you if not used with caution. The _______, for example, can get very hot and you should take care not to burn yourself when working around it. You should always allow it to _____ befor
autoclave, vent
The ______, a device for rotating sample tubes at high speed, is another common piece of equipment in the veterinary clinic. You should always close the lid before _____ it, and never ______ it while the unit is running.
centrifuge, starting, open
If you need to pick up an animal or other weighty object, always bend at the _______.
knees
When lifting or carrying an animal, place one arm under the animal's _____ and the other arm behind its _______.
front legs, back legs
All animals should be kept on a ______ or in a _____ to prevent escapes.
leash, carrier
When assisting a veterinarian with a feline patient, it is important to restrain the _______ and ________.
head, paws
_________ is one of your most important jobs when working in a clinic.
restraint
Don't attempt to handle a ______ or ____________ animal without assistance.
fractious, aggressive
Muzzling is safer for the ________, __________________, _________________ and owner.
pet, veterinarian, assistant
Excessive exposure to ____________ can cause ___________ and _________.
radiation, burns, cancer
When using x-rays, you must wear protective equipment including ______ ___________, _______, and __________ collar.
lead apron, gloves, thyroid
There can also be hazards related to ____ of drugs. When counting pills, always use a ________ tray, not your ___________.
handling, counting, hands
Every clinic has MSDS, or __________ ____________ __________ sheets
Material Safety Data
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling any ____________.
medications
If not working properly, the _________ machine can leak _________ gases into the clinic.
anesthetic, anesthetic
If you are _______ or planning to become __________ in the near future, you should avoid the radiology machine, certain medications and other hazards in the clinic.
pregnant, pregnant