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Green Veterinary Practices

Guidelines For Naming Veterinary Facilities

Harassment and discrimination-free workplace (AVMA model policy)

Identity theft and the FTC "Red Flags" rule

IRS Veterinary Audit Techniques Guide (IRS Web site)

Packaging specimens for transportation

• Department of Transportation/ Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT/PHMSA)
  • Transporting Infectious Substances Safely (PDF)
  • Training Requirements
  • A Guide to Developing a Hazardous Material Training Program (PDF)
• Required Training for Packaging and Shipping Lab Specimens

Pharmaceutical and Medical waste disposal (USEPA)

• Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal (AVMA policy)
  
  
• Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal Poster (PDF)
  
  
• Pharmaceutical Waste
  
  
• Medical Waste
  
  

Practice Management and Staff Training Handbooks

Records retention

Veterinarian and employee wellness

Workplace safety

• Compendium of veterinary standard precautions: zoonotic disease prevention in veterinary personnel (PDF, NASPHV Web site)
  
  
• Ergonomics Guidelines in Veterinary Practice
  
  
• Ergonomics poster
  • High resolution for printing (PDF)
  • Low resolution for viewing (PDF)
• Hazards in the workplace (guidelines)
  
  
• Model infection control plan for veterinary practices (.rtf)
  
  
• MSDS sheets
  • MSDS Solutions Center
  • MSDS Xchange
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (OSHA Web site)
  
  
• Pregnant workers' veterinary facility occupational risks (AVMA policy)
  
  
• Trainees and volunteers in veterinary practice (guidelines for use)