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

Mitigate the risks of veterinary occupational hazards - including hazardous substances and exposure to chemicals. Learn about workplace hazard…

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 will continue to maintain an active dialog with OSHA regarding veterinary compliance with OSHA practices, maintain a good understanding of OSHA …

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

It is incumbent on the veterinarian who is an employer to inform all employees or volunteers regarding the job hazards.

Although scientific data concerning the reproductive health effects of many occupational exposures is limited,

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

The American Animal Hospital Association has released the first comprehensive consensus report on veterinary recommendations for working, assistance,…

Agritourism is a growing business, and state and local fairs attract millions of guests. The public’s interactions with livestock and other animals…

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

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As states begin to transition back to resuming normal services in veterinary facilities, veterinarians should thoughtfully consider personal…

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

Rabies exposure is an occupational hazard for veterinarians. Pre-exposure rabies vaccines provide additional protection but don't replace preventive…

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

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

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

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

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.

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