CAC Employee Handbook June 2024

When working with certain substances, Material Safety Data Sheets indicate safety precautions that must be used when handling designated materials.

Any questions concerning bloodborne pathogens and/or the disposal of hazardous waste materials may be directed to Dr. Beamer.

Personal Protective Equipment

The use of gloves is required when cleaning cages or other tasks in which a personal protective barrier is needed. Safety pre-cautions are also required when working in the Isolation Room.

Appropriate protective clothing and accessories are required by anyone in close proximity to the x-ray equipment when it is in use. Protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, the use of lead gloves, gowns, and thyroid shields. A radiation monitor must be worn at all times when taking x-rays. No one that is pregnant shall be permitted to assist with x-rays, nor is anyone under the age of 18 year eligible to work with x-ray equipment.

Standard of Dress

Employees must maintain a neat, clean appearance – with job-appropriate clothing – and good personal hygiene.

Veterinarians should have a clean lab coat and an additional change of clothing to maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Those working in a reception area should wear comfortable, neat and clean clothing. The top may be either a jacket or scrub top and appropriate pants / slacks. Shoes should be comfortable, non-skid, and closed-toe.

Technicians should wear scrub shirts and may wear scrub pants, if desired. Shoes should be comfortable, non-skid, and closed-toe.

Kennel attendants should wear comfortable clothing that can be cleaned easily, as they may become soiled or get bleach on them. Jeans are allowed, if they are clean and neat (“hole free”). Shoes should be comfortable, non-skid, closed-toe, and washable.

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