title: Safety in the veterinary medical workplace environment. Common issues and concerns.
abstract: This article addresses some of the major areas of concern related to safety in the veterinary workplace. Some practical guidance is offered for setting up programs in areas such as medical waste, hazard communication, general occupational safety and health requirements, shipments of etiologic agents, and pesticides.
authors.affiliation: Government Relations Division, American Veterinary Medical Association, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Brody
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010575:Pesticides; D011177:Postal Service / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal; D010575:Pesticides