Research Animal Laboratory Safety
Research on animals should only be performed by laboratory employees with the proper training.
By using safe work practices and appropriate PPE, workers can minimize the likelihood that they will be bitten, scratched, and/or exposed to animal body fluids and tissues.
Possible Injuries/Illnesses
The most common work-related health complaints reported by individuals working with small animals are the following:
- sprains
- strains
- bites
- allergies
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
7-1. Which of the following is a common health complaint by laboratory employees working with small animals?
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