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Chapter 41 Veterinary Safety

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bacteria   living organism that invades the body causing illness  
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biological hazard   safety concerns that pose a risk to humans and animals through contamination of living organisms through body tissues and fluids such as needles or surgery blades  
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chemical hazards   safety concerns of products that may cause injury such as burns or vapors that cause injuries to the eyes, lungs, or skin  
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chemotherapy   treatment using chemical agents that help with cases of cancer  
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controlled substances   drugs that have the potential for abuse and addiction and must be kept in a locked cabinet by law  
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controlled substance log   area where medicines that are scheduled drugs are kept when dispensed and must be maintained accurately and kept on file for 2 years  
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direct contact   transmission of a disease through a direct source, such as saliva or the ground  
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)   agency that regulates controlled substances and requires vets to obtain a license to dispense scheduled drugs  
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medical waste   storage and trash for items such as surgical drapes or bandage material contaminated by body fluids and living tissues that may be infected with contagious disease  
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MSDS safety sheets   material safety data sheets, information published by manufactures of various products that have the potential to harm humans within the facility  
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OSHA   Occupational Safety and Health Administration, agency that provides for a safe and healthy work environment and conditions for all employees  
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parasites   living organism that may occur on the internal or external area of the body and feed off the animal, causing disease  
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personal protective equipment (PPE)   equipment used for safety purposes and protection  
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physical hazards   safety concerns that may cause physical injuries such as bites, kicks, scratches, or back injuries caused by lifting heavy objects  
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protozoans   one celled simple organisms or parasites  
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rickettsial   more complex multicellular organisms that are tick or flea borne  
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right to know station   area in the facility where the OSHA and MSDS binders are kept with safety and product information  
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scheduled drugs   medicines with the potential for abuse and categorized from I to V according to strength, I is the highest potential and V the lowest potential for abuse  
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sharps   sharp instruments and equipment that can injur a human or animal and cause a wound or cut that transmits a contagious disease due to contamination  
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sharps container   area that holds sharp items such as needles, surgical blades, and glass, that may spread disease  
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virus   causes a disease that is not treatable and must run its course  
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zoonotic hazards   safety concerns that allow contagious organisms to be spread to humans causing infections, virus, bacterial, fungal and parasitic transmission  
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