Biohazard and Sharps Safety Advanced Animal Science Safety

Biohazard and Sharps Safety Advanced Animal Science- Safety Prepared by: Ben Black

Objectives �Identify the different types of hazards �Explain types of biohazardous waste �Locate proper disposal areas

Animal Medicines �Medicines, including vaccines, play an important role in the control and prevention of animal disease. �Three types of safety hazards are associated with livestock medicines ◦ Chemical ◦ Biological ◦ Physical

Chemical Hazards �Residue contamination is the most likely chemical hazard. ◦ Once a residue occurs it cannot be removed ◦ Be aware of and fully comply with the stated withdrawal dates for a particular vaccination.

Biological Hazards �Bacterial or parasitic resistance to medicines can pose an overall threat to human and animal health. ◦ Avoid unnecessary use of medicines

Physical Hazards �Sharp objects, broken needles, etc. can cause risks to personal safety, animal health and welfare, and the environment.

Biohazardous Waste �Waste that could be harmful to humans, animals, plants, or the environment is considered biohazardous. �Examples: ◦ ◦ ◦ Waste from infectious animals Blood products Microbiological waste Pathological waste Sharps

Sharps �Sharps waste. must be segregated from other

Labeling Biohazardous waste �Label containers intended for landfill disposal. �Clearly label each container �Label all containers for sharps

Disposal methods �Solid animal waste- All animal waste and bedding that is infectious should be treated by incineration, thermal disinfectant, or chemical disinfectant. � Liquid waste should be disinfected chemically, or thermally before disposal.

Disposal methods �Sharps- Place in a puncture resistant container. Once disinfected, Label container “Broken Glass” and place in a dumpster.

Objectives �Identify the different types of hazards �Explain types of biohazardous waste �Locate proper disposal areas

Resources �California Agricultural Teachers’ Essential Guide to Safety- Pages 98105 �Texas State University- Biological Waste Disposalhttp: //www. fss. txstate. edu/ehsrm/safet ymanual/biologic/biowstdisp. html