{"id":35969,"date":"2024-05-30T15:18:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T22:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=35969"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:18:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T22:18:06","slug":"animal-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/ehs\/occupational-health-safety\/occupational-medicine\/animal-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Health & Safety for Individuals Working with Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This page deals with the health and safety of humans who come into contact with animals during their work or studies at Eastern. For information about the health and safety of research animals or using animals in research settings, please visit the\u00a0EWU IACUC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\n\u00a0EWU Health & Safety Program for Individuals Working with Animals<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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All individuals working with animals must have a current tetanus vaccination (within the last 10 years).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal Research Hazards<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Allergens<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"allergy<\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Diseases<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"zoonotic<\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Bites & Scratches<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"scratch\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Allergens, diseases, and injuries from bites or scratches are the three main hazards associated with animal research at Eastern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergiens can be hazards for individuals who occasionally work in the animal facility, even if they are not involved in research, this can include facilities personnel and university police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hazards may be present, depending on the project, location of work, or facility. These hazards can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n