2.0 RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of all visitors and Animals Care Personals, Animal House In-charge and all researchers.
3.0 PROCEDURE:
3.1 All the PPE should be available at the entrance of the room or facility.
3.2 Clothing and PPE designated for animal areas should not be worn in public areas.
3.3 Wear the PPE (e.g., lab coat, scrubs, and gown) in animal facility.
3.4 Hand Protection(Gloves):
3.4.1 Wear gloves whenever there is contact with urine, feces, blood, or other biological fluids, infectious and chemical.
3.4.2 Change gloves frequently to minimize fomites contamination within the animal room. Consider the use of double gloves (i.e., outer and inner pairs) for additional protection and/or for preventing contamination of surfaces by changing outer gloves frequently while maintaining protection with the inner gloves.
3.4.3 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, or use an alcohol sanitizer at the end of the procedure or upon leaving the facility.
3.5 Mucous membrane/respiratory protection:
3.5.1 Utilize a face mask if there is a risk of splashing or droplet exposure to mucous membranes.
3.5.2 Consult with (Environment, Health & Safety) EHS to determine the need for respiratory protection against airborne hazardous materials and allergens.
3.6 Foot Protection:
3.6.1 Wear disposable shoe covers whenever working with infected animals or their waste.
3.6.2 Dedicated working shoes or shoe covers are recommended when working with animals inside a barrier. These working shoes should not be worn outside the facility.
3.6.3 Shoes with protective steel caps are recommended when working with large animals or heavy cages.
3.7 Eye Protection:
3.7.1 Wear goggle whenever working with infected animals or their waste.
3.7.2 Dedicated working goggle should be recommended when necropsy inside the necropsy room. These working goggle should not be worn outside the facility.
3.7.3 Shoes with protective steel caps are recommended when working with large animals or heavy cages.
4.0 PRECAUTIONS:
4.1 Care should be taken that no person is entering the facility without wearing the PPEs.
4.2 If going out of the facility, the PPEs should be taken off.
4.3 Double gloves should be worn if performing necropsy or cleaning the dirt (faces).
4.4 Face mask should be worn to avoid the contamination to the animals and to oneself.
4.5 Head cover should be worn to avoid hair damage.
5.0 REFERENCES:
5.1 Jacoby RO, Lindsey R. Risks of infections among laboratory rats and mice at major biomedical research institutions. ILAR J. 1998;39:266–271. [PubMed]
5.2 Joshi G, Ogunnaike B. Consequences of inadequate postoperative pain relief and chronic persistent postoperative pain. Anesthesiol Clin North America. 2005;23:21–36. [PubMed]
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5.4 Kagan KG. Care and sterilization of surgical equipment. Vet Tech. 1992;13:65–70.
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