Safety Bulletins

View and download the AVMA Trust Safety Bulletins. Published throughout the year, the Safety Bulletins highlight common risks that veterinary practices face — and provide tips on how to mitigate those risks.

Library of Safety Bulletins

2024 | Pregnancy

Inside the Issue:

Workplace Pregnancy Hazards
Employer Safety Obligations
Pregnancy Legislation
Tips for Pregnant Employees

2024 | Fire Prevention Planning

Inside the Issue:

Workplace Fire Hazard Assessment
Fire Hazard Corrective Action
Staff Training as a Fire Prevention Strategy

2023 | Workplace Violence

Inside the Issue:

Workplace Violence Training Protocols
Groundwork for a Violence-Free Practice
Coping in the Wake of a Violent Incident

2023 | Top 5 Risks

Inside the Issue:

What Is a Safety Inspection?
Five Commonly Observed Risks
Claims Resulting from Practice Dangers

2023 | Driver Safety

Inside this Issue:

Before Hitting the Road
Drive Safely
Dangerous Driving and Sudden Emergencies
In the Event of a Collision
Safe Arrival

2022 | OSHA Inspection

Inside the Issue:

What to Do during an OSHA Inspection
Tips for Handling an OSHA Inspections
OSHA Inspection FAQs

2022 | Utilizing Checklists

Inside the Issue:

The Importance of Checklists
Types of Inspection Checklists
Sample Checklists

2022 | Bloodborne Pathogens

Inside this Issue:

Hand Hygiene
Personsal Protective Equipment
Sharps Safety
Animal Handling Techniques

2021 | PPE

Inside the Issue:

Veterinary Personal Protective Equipment
Hand, Foot, and Radiation Hazards
Treaining & Proper Use
PPE Best Practices

2021 | Housekeeping & Material Storage

Inside this Issue:

10 Tips for Controlling Hazards in Your Practice
Advice from OSHA

2021 | Avoiding Heat-Induced Illness

Inside the Issue:

The Importance of Staff Communication
Reading Animal Behaviors
Tips to Keep in Mind Prior to Handling
Bite Wounds and First Aid Restraint Techniques

Spring 2020 | Hazard Communication

Inside the Issue:

Hazardous Chemical Exposures
Tips for Reducing Chemical Exposure
Hazard Communication Program Requirements

Spring 2019 | Animal Handling

Inside the Issue:

The Importance of Staff Communication
Reading Animal Behaviors
Tips to Keep in Mind Prior to Handling
Bite Wounds and First Aid Restraint Techniques