What OLAW Looks For: Occupational Health and
Safety
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OLAW makes sure your institution has an occupational health and safety
program for all personnel who work with animals. The program will
depend on the facility, research activities, hazards, and animal
species involved. Minimally, the program should include the following.
- Pre-placement medical evaluation.
- Identification of hazards and safeguards against risks.
- Appropriate testing and vaccinations.
- Staff training on hazards, safeguards, and roles and responsibilities.
- Policies and facilities that promote cleanliness and safety.
- Provisions for documenting and treating job-related injuries
and illnesses.
For guidelines on establishing and maintaining an effective safety
program, check out Occupational Health and Safety
in the Care and Use of Research Animals, published by the National Research Council.
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