Missouri State University has an obligation as an institution that care for and use animal research subjects to be protective of the health and well-being  of the animals. The National Research Council recommends that an occupational health and safety program provide for the appropriate level of participation of all personnel involved in the care and use of animals on the basis of the risks encountered, regardless of their employment status.

(Source: Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals)

Hazard Assessment Information Tool:

A Hazard Assessment Information Tool is being provided for all covered persons (faculty, supervisors, workers and students) to help them in knowing the risks and taking the necessary safety precautions when doing their work. Each person will simply choose the species they work with, and the hazards and related infomation sheets will be provided regarding the associated risks.

Occupational Safety Forms:

In accordance with federal regulations and the University policy, all covered persons are required to enroll in the Occupational Health and Safety Program (“OHSP”) or provide certification that they are participants in a similar program at their home institutions.   Covered persons include faculty, staff and students, and bona fide volunteers who will be working with or have a reasonable expectation of exposure to animal tissues, fluids, secretions and/or excretions (collectively referred to as “exposure to animals”) while involved in research and/or education projects at on or off-campus locations.
The following forms used in the OHSP are as follows: (The forms are PDF documents)

• Hazard Evaluation Form – completed by supervisor of covered person (attach form to Animal Worker History Form)
• Animal Worker History Form - completed by covered person and Taylor Health and Wellness Center

(See Missouri State Occupational Health and Safety Program)


Occuaptional Health Notes:

• Staying Healthy in the Vivarium.
• Allergy to Animals
• Enteric Bacteria
• Toxoplasmosis
• Psittacosis
• Q Fever
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Hantavirus
• Histoplasmosis

Other Information Sheets:

• Zoonotic Diseases - University of Minnesota
• Zoonoses Educational Material - Oregon State University
• Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission
• Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS) - NIH
• Safety with Animals - University of Minnesota Extension Service
• Disease Listing - CDC

 

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