OHS
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Reporting
Incidents, Injuries, and/or Hazardous Exposure
The Auburn
University
Department of Risk Management and Safety (DRMS) is charged
with ensuring that all activities conducted on our campus
protect the environment and the health and safety of all
faculty, staff, students, and visitors throughout Auburn
University including the Auburn University at Montgomery campus,
outlying units of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
and offices of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. Any
occupational injury, hazardous exposure, or other safety
incident should be reported in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the DRMS.
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Risks
Associated With the Use, Care and Handling of Live Vertebrate Animals
Every person working
with animals should be aware of the potential dangers associated with
animal contact. These include but are not limited to: animal bites,
scratches, and kicks; allergens; pathogenic organisms; and parasites.
The following links will assist you in assessing the risks associated
with your activities and minimizing or preventing injury or illness as a
result of those activities. If you have health/safety concerns, you are
urged to talk to your supervisor immediately or contact the DRMS or the
Office of Animal Resources for advice and assistance.
Due to database transfer issues, please do not electronically submit your Occupational Health and Safety Program Enrollment form or Periodic Review. Print forms out and mail to:
Julia Huff
240 Upchurch Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
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Specific Health Issues Associated With Animal Care and
Use
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