Compassion fatigue is responsible for the loss of some of the most brilliant, caring people in the veterinary profession,

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its hazard communication requirements for all employers—

Veterinarians and their staff routinely work with hazardous substances. Make sure your practice is compliant with workplace hazard communications…

A prepublication copy of an alert from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is available.

AVMA maintains an active dialog with OSHA about veterinary compliance with OSHA practices, and informs OSHA on standards compatible and consistent…

It's incumbent on veterinary employers to inform all team members, including both paid staff and volunteers, about job hazards that may affect their…

Creating a safe work environment for all employees, including those who may be pregnant, can be facilitated by awareness of risks and adoption of…

Training is a key factor in ensuring that your practice stays informed of current regulations and properly disposes of waste generated

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently released guidance about the hazards of

Rabies exposure is an occupational hazard for veterinary professionals, and preventive measures are necessary to protect veterinary teams.

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Because of the varied nature of the products that require disposal in veterinary practices, more than one federal agency is involved in regulating the…

The American Animal Hospital Association marked a milestone when Dr. Michael P. Andrews assumed the association's presidency

The AVMA has produced a flowchart to help veterinary practices manage their library of material safety data sheets for

Evaluating Safety Data Sheets for relevant information is not as complicated for a veterinarfian as it may seem.

It is important for practices to know how to properly dispose of each item in their chemical inventory.

Every year, hundreds of attendees at the AVMA Annual Convention take advantage of the health screenings offered at the Wellness

The steady climb in the number of female veterinarians has generated increased awareness of the unique health issues confronting women in the field of…

Personal protective equipment may be needed by veterinarians when working with patients, certain medications, laboratory specimens and substances.

Researchers in Minnesota hope to improve understanding of the frequency, duration, and risks of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus…

People working in the veterinary services profession were the second most likely to have nonfatal work-related injuries in 2016, behind nursing and…

The AVMA has a number of policies regarding disposal of animal waste, carcasses, medical waste, and pharmaceuticals as well as policies encouraging

Floodwaters on and around farms can sicken people with pathogens and chemical contaminants, and they can hide physical dangers.

Veterinary clinic employees have higher exposure to chemotherapy drugs than counterparts in human medicine because of not taking proper precautions.