Handling of Hazards in Research Animal Facilities

Covers the types of hazards in research animal facilities, risk assessment of hazards, hazard mitigation, and role of oversight committees and other research professionals.

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About this Webinar

This webinar covers the types of hazards in research animal facilities, risk assessment of hazards, hazard mitigation, and role of oversight committees and other research professionals. Potential hazards of working in research animal facilities include animal bites, animal allergens, chemical sanitation agents, wet floors, cage washers/other equipment, lifting, ladder use, experimental hazards (biological agents, chemical agents, and radiation), and zoonotic pathogens. A critical assessment of the associated risks should be conducted to determine appropriate strategies to minimize or manage the risks. This includes the exposure route, duration, and frequency; susceptibility of the personnel; and history of occupational illness and injury in the workplace. An occupational health program is necessary, and participation of personnel should be based on the hazards posed by the animals and materials used.

Webinar Demo:

Release Date: May 11, 2023

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: IACUC Administrators, IACUC Members, Key Study Personnel, Postdocs, Researchers, Students

Organizational Subscription Price: $300 per year/per site or included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person


Webinar Content

Handling of Hazards in Research Animal Facilities

Presented by: Bhupinder Singh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, DACLAM – Rutgers University

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the types of hazards in research animal facilities.
  • Examine the risk assessment of hazards.
  • Explain the hierarchy of controls for hazard mitigation.
  • Describe the role of oversight committees.
  • Describe the role of professionals.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20865 (English)


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