Keeping Fido’s Helpers Healthy

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• Personal Author:
  Gangakhedkar S ; Kaber D ; Rogers M
• Description:
  The daily work of veterinarians places them at risk for various types of occupational injury and disease. A recent study in the Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances found that veterinarians are at high risk for abrasions, lacerations, radiation exposure and infectious diseases. On top of this, vets may develop musculoskeletal disorders, with the prevalence of MSDs varying based on the type of practice and workplace hazards present. According to one study published in Applied Ergonomics in 2009, during a 12-month observation period, some New Zealand veterinarians suffered a 96 percent incidence rate for all types of veterinarian practices. Unfortunately, such disorders can lead to substantial costs for practices in terms of sick leave and workers' compensation claims. Veterinarian injuries also reduce the availability of care for patients. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Ergonomics Health Personnel Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Occupational Injuries Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Veterinarians

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• Keywords:
  Animal Handlers MSD Musculoskeletal System Disorders Occupational Accidents Occupational Exposure Risk Factors Veterinary Medicine
• ISSN:
  1542-894X
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  North Carolina ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  26-31
• Volume:
  43
• Issue:
  3
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20054201
• Citation:
  Ind Eng 2011 Mar; 43(3):26-31
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2011
• Performing Organization:
  University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Industrial Engineer
• End Date:
  20270630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216813/cdc_216813_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 226.58 KB ]