Chapter_2.PPTX

Chapter 2 Safety 2-1 Introduction • This chapter discusses the importance of safety when working with small animals • It will cover diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and ways to prevent becoming infected • Proper restraint procedures must be followed • You will be given a li...

Chapter 2 Safety 2-1 Introduction • This chapter discusses the importance of safety when working with small animals • It will cover diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans and ways to prevent becoming infected • Proper restraint procedures must be followed • You will be given a list of safety guidelines for working with small animals 2-2 Risks with Small Animals ZOONOSES • Transmitted from animals to humans • Roundworms and hookworms • Toxoplasmosis • Ringworm • Psittacosis Cont. 2-3 Risks with Small Animals ZOONOSES • • • • Cat-scratch fever Salmonellosis Streptococcal bacteria Injuries • The “one bite” rule 2-4 Risks with Small Animals RABIES • • • • Identified and quarantined Bats and feral carnivores Exposure Treatment • • Preexposure vaccinations Nonprotected workers 2-5 Risks with Small Animals TICKS AND LYME DISEASE • Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) • • • All areas of the country Early diagnosis Treatment with antibiotics • Lyme disease • • Many cases are misdiagnosed Symptoms Cont. 2-6 Risks with Small Animals TICKS AND LYME DISEASE • Additional information • • • • • Grassy or wooded areas Do not break off the head Alcohol or another disinfectant Persons at high risk 20 to 30 percent DEET 2-7 Risks with Small Animals TAPEWORMS • Alveolar hydatid disease • Normal intermediate hosts • • • Fox Coyotes Mice • Preventive measures 2-8 Physical Restraint of Small Animals OVERVIEW • Examination • Collection of blood or other samples • Administration of drugs • Therapy • Avoid prolonged restraint 2-9 Physical Restraint of Small Animals CATS • Nervous animals • New situations or strange people • • • • Working around the head or neck Cages or cat carriers Catch pole Cloth muzzles 2-10 Physical Restraint of Small Animals DOGS • Standing or sitting • Sternal recumbency • Lying position • Lateral recumbency • Muzzles • Elizabethan collars (E-collars) 2-11 Physical Restraint of Small Animals RABBITS • Picking up rabbits • • Scruff of the neck Support the hindquarters • Rabbits seldom bite • Can inflict injury with their hind legs • Restraint boxes 2-12 Physical Restraint of Small Animals RATS AND MICE • Biting • • • • • May bite Gloves Carpet or screening Tail and loose skin on the neck Special restraining boxes 2-13 Other Risks CHEMICALS • • • • • Safe use, storage, and disposal Containers Common portal of entry Prevent absorption Protective clothing and equipment 2-14 Other Risks PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Gloves Closed-toe shoes or boots Eye and ear protection Uniforms, overalls, lab coats Other personal protective equipment (PPE) • Respirators • • • • • 2-15 Other Risks SAFETY DATA SHEETS • Forms that contain data • Particular substance • Workers and emergency personnel • • Safe procedures for handling Working with a particular substance Cont. 2-16 Other Risks SAFETY DATA SHEETS • Some other information • • • • • • Toxicity Health effects First-aid precautions Reactivity Disposal procedures Safe handling procedures 2-17 General Guidelines for Safety OVERVIEW • Always wear protective clothing • Wash hands and face after completing a job • shower after completing a job • Wash hands frequently • Do not consume food or drinks in areas where contamination could occur Cont. 2-18 General Guidelines for Safety OVERVIEW • Proper procedures for washing clothing • Make sure all containers are correctly labeled • Dispose of all chemicals and their containers • Use proper methods of handling small animals • First-aid kits 2-19 Summary • Working with small animals is an interesting and rewarding career • It is important that workers and pet owners are knowledgeable about diseases • Several chemicals and pesticides may be used when working with small animals • Most injuries and accidents when dealing with small animals can be prevented by being aware of safety guidelines and proper procedures 2-20