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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
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Animal Medicines
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Medicines, including vaccines, play an
important role in the control and
prevention of animal disease.
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Three types of safety hazards are
associated with livestock medicines
◦ Chemical
◦ Biological
◦ Physical
Chemical Hazards
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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
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Bacterial or parasitic resistance to
medicines can pose an overall threat to
human and animal health.
◦ Avoid unnecessary use of medicines
Physical Hazards
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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:
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Waste from infectious animals
Blood products
Microbiological waste
Pathological waste
Sharps
Sharps
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Sharps must be segregated from other
waste.
Labeling Biohazardous waste
Label containers intended for landfill
disposal.
 Clearly label each container
 Label all containers for sharps
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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.
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Disposal methods
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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
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Resources
California Agricultural Teachers’ Essential
Guide to Safety- Pages 98-105
 Texas State University- Biological Waste
Disposalhttp://www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/safetym
anual/biologic/biowstdisp.html
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