Transcript Environmental Health & Safety

THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
PROGRAM FOR ANIMAL RELATED
ACTIVITIES
KATHRYN WIENS – INTERIM OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA
Brief Overview of the Occupational Health Program
• 3 different programs
Focus on the Program for Animal Related Activities
• Program delivery for students and staff
• Medical surveillance:
• for animals
• for Non-Human Primates (NHP)
Exposure
• What is an exposure?
• What to do for:
• an Animal vs. an NHP exposure
• during regular hours vs. off hours
Questions
WHAT IS THE OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH PROGRAM?
THE OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH PROGRAM (OHP)
In the Environmental Health and Safety Office
• Occupational Health Clinic – 3610 McTavish, 4th floor
Occupational Health Team
• Doctor, Nurse, Program Administrator
Developed to protect faculty, staff and students from certain
occupational or work-related health risks
3 programs:
• Laser Eye Safety
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Animals
LASER EYE SAFETY
For faculty, staff and students working with Class 3b and
Class 4 lasers
Bi-annual baseline eye testing clinics
• Detect possible risks
• Establish a comparative baseline in the event of ocular
damage
Testing done by OH Nurse in the Occupational Health Clinic
BLOODBORNE
PATHOGENS
New program as of summer 2012
For faculty, staff and students working with human bloods:
• Assume and treat as if human bloods are infected with bloodborne
pathogens (ex. Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV)
Hepatitis B Immunization strongly recommended
OHP FOR ANIMALS
MAIN OBJECTIVES
• Protection of individuals from hazards associated with animal care
and use
• Protection of animals from diseases they may contract from
humans
• Provide preventative medical services and delivery of prompt and
adequate medical care and advice
ANIMAL RELATED
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
For faculty, staff and students working in Research and/or
animal-related care activities
• Recommended for those working with animals
• Mandatory for those working with Non-Human Primates
Benefit = Ensures that you are protected through medical
surveillance and medical support services in the event of an
exposure
MEDICAL
SURVEILLANCE
Routine in accordance with the animal
being handled:
• Meeting with the OH Nurse
• Medical questionnaire
• Vaccinations
Annual or one-time appointment depending
on type of animal working with:
• Animals
• Non-human primates
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
FOR ANIMALS
Includes dogs, cats, mice, rats, etc.
Medical Surveillance includes:
• Medical Questionnaire and meeting with OH Nurse
• Tetanus immunization and booster every 10 years
Participation in the Occupational Health Program is voluntary
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE FOR
NON-HUMAN PRIMATES (NHP)
Increased medical surveillance due to more risks for both
you and the NHP including:
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Medical Questionnaire and meeting with the OH Nurse
Tetanus immunization and booster every 10 years
Hepatitis A vaccination and booster
Yearly Tuberculosis testing (PPD test)
Participation in the Occupational Health Program is
mandatory
ANNUAL PPD CLINIC
Annual clinic for staff and students working with NHP’s held
in the Occupational Health Clinic
PPD = Tuberculosis (TB) skin test
• Small injection in the forearm
• Two visits 48 hours apart
• No appointment necessary
~ 50 participants January 2013
Next clinic in January 2014
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
PROGRAM FOR STAFF
OH Clinic provides all necessary vaccinations and medical
surveillance on an appointment basis
• Initial appointment with nurse
• Yearly tuberculosis screening clinics (PPD tests) for those
working with non-human primates
• Vaccinations
Medical support services in the event of an animal related
exposure
Consultation with the OHP physician, as required
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS
Includes casual workers who are full-time students
Student Health Services provides initial appointments and
vaccinations
Occupational Health Program provides:
• Yearly tuberculosis screening clinics (PPD tests) for those
working with non-human primates
• Medical support services in the event of an animal related
exposure
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT
OF AN ANIMAL RELATED
EXPOSURE
WHAT IS CONSIDERED
AN EXPOSURE?
Indirect Exposure
• Needle-stick
• Cage scratch
Direct Exposure
• Bites
• Scratches
• Mucosal contact
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT
OF AN ANIMAL EXPOSURE?
First aid should be administered immediately and for a
duration of 15 minutes
• Wash skin thoroughly
• Flush mucous membranes for at least 15 minutes
Report the exposure to your Supervisor or PI
• During regular hours contact the OHP Administrator who will arrange
appropriate medical care and follow-up
• Outside of regular hours contact Security Services
Within 24 hours fill out an Accident and Incident Report
NON-HUMAN PRIMATE
EXPOSURES
Immediate first aid for a duration of 15 minutes is very
important
• Wash skin thoroughly with a detergent soap
• Flush eyes with water
Slightly different steps to follow depending if the exposure
happens during or outside of regular hours
NHP EXPOSURE DURING
REGULAR HOURS
For exposure Monday - Friday from 8h-16h00
After First Aid, report the incident to your Supervisor or PI
and fill out the Post-Exposure NHP Risk Identification Matrix
form
Contact OHP Administrator on directives on how to proceed
Medical care and follow-up will be done at the Montreal
General Hospital
• Tropical Diseases Centre
• Same-day appointment or the next day
NHP EXPOSURE OUTSIDE
OF REGULAR HOURS
For exposure after 16h00 on weekdays or on weekends
Report the incident to your Supervisor or PI and fill out the
Post-Exposure NHP Risk Identification Matrix form
Your supervisor or PI will contact the OHP physician who will
authorize Dr. Jim Gourdon to release a prescription for
Valtrex
• An anti-viral drug to deter a possible Herpes B infection
• Should be started ASAP or within 24-48 hours
• Can be obtained at no charge from Proxim David Freeman on
Stanley
NON-HUMAN PRIMATE
EXPOSURES
Poster and detailed information can be
found online at:
www.mcgill.ca/ehs/laboratory/ohs/animals/exposure
Forms & reference information
Montreal General Hospital
Information regarding medical
follow-up
SUMMARY
OHP protects faculty, staff and students from certain health risks
Program for Animal Related Activities
• Services provided by both Student Health Services and the
Occupational Health Clinic
• Medical surveillance when working with animals and NHP’s
What to do in the event of an Exposure
• Animals / NHP
• What to do during regular hours
• What to do outside of regular hours
Where to find more information: www.mcgill.ca/ehs/laboratory/ohs
QUESTIONS?
[email protected]