Are you a veterinary practice manager?
In search of a health and safety risk assessment tailored to your activity?
Do you need a pre-filled assessment to save you hours of work?
Want to be in compliance with safety regulations?
 
Our Health and Safety Risk Assessment is designed to meet your needs with:
→ A professional risk assessment totally specific to veterinarians.
→ A professional risk assessment for veterinary practices.
→ Risk prevention proposals dedicated to veterinarians.
→ Integration of risks linked to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
 
All this in an easily editable Excel format, allowing you to make personalized updates on your own.
 
FEATURES OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 
 
This 5-page Excel file includes:
A Cover Page
A Company Information page
A presentation of the Risk Assessment Methodology used.
An occupational risks assessment tailored to your sector of activity.
A risk prevention schedule with all the different safety measures.

It contains 23 occupational risk situations classified into 4 work units:
Animal care
Customer contact
On the premises
On the road
 
☑ Complies with the employer's obligation to assess risks
(Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999)
☑ Adheres to the General Principles of Prevention
(Schedule 1 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999)
☑ Takes into account good practice and pitfalls in risk assessment
(Report RR151 from the Health and Safety Executive)
 
EXCERPTS FROM THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 
 
The danger of being injured by animal attacks during care: Veterinarians work in close contact with animals, handling and restraining them to administer care and/or treatment. On these occasions, animals may seek to defend themselves and attack veterinarians. The risk is present all year round. It is heightened when working with high-risk animals during certain delicate operations. Damage can include haematomas, bites and cuts, as well as contamination by pathogenic germs which can lead to: finger sores, professional tetanus, boils, etc. To reduce the risk of animal-related injuries, it may be a good idea for the animal's owner to be present during the first approach. Giving the animal treats when it is first handled also helps to build its confidence and reduce the risk of attack. In the event of attacks (bites, scratches), it is important to protect and disinfect the wound to avoid any risk of superinfection.
 
Dangers associated with the use of medical instruments: Veterinarians can be injured by knives, scalpels, needles, syringes and metal pins used during surgery or autopsies. The risk is mainly present when using these instruments, but also when cleaning them. Medical instruments can cause a variety of injuries, including punctures, cuts and amputations. During these injuries, veterinarians may be inoculated with dangerous pharmaceutical substances such as antigens or anesthetics. To reduce these risks, follow the instructions for use and maintenance of medical instruments. Always wear the necessary PPE when using and cleaning these instruments. Remain cautious and focused when using and cleaning these instruments. Ask not to be disturbed, and do not run from one task to another.
 
Dangers associated with the use of medicinal products: Veterinarians are exposed to toxic and chemical risks from the drugs they use to treat animals. This is mainly the case when using or coming into contact with anaesthetic gases (nitrous oxide, halothane), anaesthetics, injectable analgesics, euthanasia products and chemotherapy drugs. Prolonged exposure to halothane can have effects on the liver (liver failure). Exposure to cytostatics used as treatment during chemotherapy exposes you to mutagenic, toxic and teratogenic risks. Antibiotics can cause skin reactions (allergies). When using medicinal products, it is essential to comply with product usage instructions, and in particular to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Ensure correct ventilation/air extraction in the operating theatre.
 
 
A GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY OF OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 
_ We're registered as Professional Risk Prevention Consultants.
_ Our team comprises graduate safety engineers.
_ Our documents are routinely checked by safety inspectors.
_ We frequently update our Occupational Risk Assessments.
 
RESOURCES 
_ "Veterinary Hazards: Staff Safety in Clinics and Practices" by Steroplast Healthcare.