Research presents risks for people who may come into contact with either wild or vivarium-housed research animals, while performing work, research or education. These risks range from exposure to agents used during experiments, to reactions by people to the animals in use, or due to past exposures to chemicals, materials or animals.
Working in accordance with the Plan is required to ensure your safety and the stability of the lave environments associated with animal research. The Plan set of documents begins with the Overview and continues through a set of documents to be completed.
- Animal Use Occupational Health and Safety Program Plan Overview (9 key concepts) – Under Development
- Occupational Health and Safety Acknowledgement for Work with Animals (everyone completes) – Under Development
- Environmental Health and Safety Occupational Health Medical Surveillance Questionnaire – Under Development
- Respirator Use in Animal Facilities see the EH&S Respiratory Protection page
Occupational Health Initiative Fact Sheets
Readings to let you know which forms you need to complete to satisfy your response to the Plan.
- Working with Animals in the Field – Under Development
- Medical Monitoring & Immunization – Under Development
- Precautions to take during Pregnancy, Illness or Decreased Immunocompetence – Under Development
- Required Protection Measures for Persons Handling Animals – Involved with the Use of Biohazardous Materials – Under Development
- Reporting Bites & Scratches, Tracking Injuries & Illness – Under Development