Canada Health and Safety Manual for Veterinary Practices

Ensure a safe and compliant workplace with our Custom Health and Safety Manual, designed specifically for veterinary professionals across Canada. Our comprehensive programs help mitigate workplace hazards, protect employees, and ensure compliance with Canadian occupational health and safety regulations.

Included Safety Programs:

✅ Emergency Action and Fire Safety Program
✅ Zoonotic Disease Prevention and Exposure Control Program
✅ WHMIS and Hazard Communication Program
✅ Anesthetic Gas Safety Program
✅ Respiratory Protection Program
✅ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
✅ Spill Response and Chemical Handling Program
✅ Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Program
✅ Safe Handling and Restraint of Animals Program
✅ Needlestick and Sharps Injury Prevention Program
✅ Radiation Safety Program (X-ray and Imaging Equipment)
✅ Ergonomics and Safe Lifting Program
✅ Bite and Scratch Injury Prevention Program
✅ Confined Space Safety Program (Kennels, Isolation Wards, Storage Areas)
✅ General Workplace Safety Checklist

Who is Considered “At-Risk”?

In a veterinary practice, the minimum at-risk individuals include anyone handling animals, hazardous materials, or biomedical waste. This includes full-time staff, part-time employees, and external service providers.

Common at-risk roles include:

🐾 Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Assistants
🐾 Receptionists and Administrative Staff (Handling medications or animal waste)
🐾 Animal Care Attendants, Kennel Assistants, and Groomers
🐾 Pharmacy and Laboratory Staff
🐾 Sanitation and Maintenance Personnel
🐾 Animal Control Officers, Shelter Workers, and Volunteers
🐾 Externs, Interns, and Students in Veterinary Training Programs

Commitment to Workplace Safety

A safe and compliant workplace is a shared responsibility. Our annual training programs help at-risk employees:

✔️ Recognize the potential of zoonotic disease transmission and implement best practices for prevention
✔️ Follow proper exposure control measures in veterinary environments
✔️ Properly use and maintain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with Canadian safety standards
✔️ Reduce exposure to hazardous substances, including anesthetic gases, radiation, and cleaning agents

Serving Veterinary Clinics, Hospitals, and Mobile Practices Across Canada

🇨🇦 Alberta | British Columbia | Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Northwest Territories | Nova Scotia | Nunavut | Ontario | Prince Edward Island | Quebec | Saskatchewan | Yukon