CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

Further, each employee is required to immediately report to Dr. Beamer any “near miss” accident which may occur, that is, an unsafe incident which occurs but does not cause an injury. This is the secondary means by which to prevent work-related injury and illness. In the case of an accident that result in injury, regardless of how insignificant the injury may appear, employees must immediately notify Dr. Beamer (or an Associate Veterinarian onsite). Such reports are necessary to comply with laws and initiate insurance and Workers’ Compensation benefit procedures on behalf of the injured employee. Likewise, such reporting advises the Clinic if there is a need to take corrective action in order to prevent such an incident from recurring. Employees are required to report to Dr. Beamer (or an Associate Veterinarian on-site) every near-miss or work-related injury as soon as they become aware of it, and certainly no later than the end of their shift. Community Animal Clinic provides a workers’ compensation program at no cost to employees. This program covers any injury or illness sustained in the course of employment that requires medical, surgical, or hospital treatment. Subject to applicable legal requirements, workers’ compensation provides benefits after a short waiting period or, if the employee is hospitalized, immediately. Employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses must immediately inform Dr. Beamer (or an Associate Veterinarian) . This will enable an eligible employee to qualify for coverage as quickly as possible and, if there is a need, the practice to take corrective action in order to prevent such an incident from recurring. Neither Community Animal Clinic nor the insurance carrier will be liable for the payment of workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that occur during an employee’s voluntary participation in any off-duty recreational, social, or athletic activity sponsored by Community Animal Clinic. Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Blood Borne Pathogens & Hazardous Waste Disposal

Hazardous waste materials shall be disposed of in proper safety disposal units and discarded in keeping with prescribed OSHA guidelines. Please consult Dr. Beamer (an Associate Veterinarian or a Veterinary Technician) with any questions concerning this safety matter

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