Everyone from the facility owner or manager to the newest hire should be concerned with safety to maintain and assure a healthy environment for both pets and humans. Pet care facilities are filled with countless potential hazards. Chemicals, slips and falls, repetitive motion injuries, back injuries from improper lifting, and zoonotic diseases (infections transmitted from pets to people) are among the top culprits. This updated module gives an overview of OSHA regulations, chemical handling, basic hazard prevention, and zoonotic disease avoidance.
