Learn some strategies that laboratory managers can use to ensure personnel are aware of the risks of working with animals in labs and how to prevent or minimize them.

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How can laboratory managers ensure personnel are aware of animal-related risks?

Working with animals in a laboratory setting can expose personnel to various hazards, such as bites, scratches, allergies, infections, and zoonoses. Therefore, laboratory managers have a responsibility to ensure that their staff are aware of these risks and how to prevent or minimize them. In this article, we will discuss some strategies that laboratory managers can use to promote animal-related risk awareness among their personnel.

1 Training and education

One of the most effective ways to ensure personnel are aware of animal-related risks is to provide them with adequate training and education on animal handling, biosafety, and occupational health. Training and education should cover topics such as animal identification, behavior, restraint, anesthesia, euthanasia, sampling, disposal, disinfection, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and reporting of incidents or injuries. Training and education should be tailored to the specific species, procedures, and protocols used in the laboratory, and should be updated regularly to reflect any changes or new information. Laboratory managers should also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and education programs, and provide feedback and reinforcement to personnel.

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Luz Muñoz Asenjo

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It is important that the employee has a complete Job description before being hired. In that document the company has to explain deeply the right practices referring to animal Care and management

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2 Communication and collaboration

Another important strategy to ensure personnel are aware of animal-related risks is to foster a culture of communication and collaboration among the laboratory staff, the animal care staff, the veterinary staff, and the institutional biosafety committee. Communication and collaboration can help to share knowledge, experience, and best practices, as well as to identify and address any gaps, issues, or concerns related to animal-related risks. Laboratory managers should encourage regular meetings, discussions, and consultations among these stakeholders, and use various channels and tools, such as posters, newsletters, emails, websites, and apps, to disseminate relevant information and updates on animal-related risks.

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3 Policies and procedures

A third strategy to ensure personnel are aware of animal-related risks is to establish and implement clear and consistent policies and procedures that comply with the relevant ethical, legal, and regulatory standards and guidelines for animal research. Policies and procedures should cover aspects such as animal welfare, biosafety, occupational health, quality assurance, risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. Policies and procedures should be documented, accessible, and updated regularly, and should specify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the laboratory staff, the animal care staff, the veterinary staff, and the institutional biosafety committee. Laboratory managers should also ensure that personnel follow the policies and procedures, and conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews to monitor and verify compliance.

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4 Recognition and reward

A fourth strategy to ensure personnel are aware of animal-related risks is to recognize and reward their efforts and achievements in reducing or eliminating these risks. Recognition and reward can motivate and incentivize personnel to adhere to the standards and guidelines for animal research, to report any incidents or injuries related to animal-related risks, and to participate in training and education programs, communication and collaboration activities, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Recognition and reward can take various forms, such as verbal or written feedback, certificates, badges, prizes, bonuses, or promotions.

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Gabriel Bona

Veterinarian, M.Sc. | Technical and Sales Manager South and Central America - Tonisity International
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In a context where the workforce is challenging, recognizing and rewarding good employees for achieving goals, proactivity, and commitment is the most rewarding and effective way to enlist their collaboration in the company. This practice, whether through verbal or written feedback, rewards, bonuses, or promotions, can motivate and encourage the team to adhere to the standards required to deliver a higher quality product.

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Luz Muñoz Asenjo

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Motivation of the employees is crutial in all the positions In this particular case, you could puss your self-care of the laboratory workers with a bonus in their salary for those who better know and applies rules and procedures related to animal risks reduction

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5 Support and assistance

A fifth strategy to ensure personnel are aware of animal-related risks is to provide them with adequate support and assistance in case they encounter any difficulties or challenges related to these risks. Support and assistance can include medical care, counseling, peer support, mentoring, coaching, or referral to external resources. Support and assistance can help personnel to cope with any physical, psychological, or emotional impacts of animal-related risks, and to prevent or reduce any negative consequences on their health, well-being, or performance. Laboratory managers should also create a supportive and respectful work environment, where personnel feel comfortable and confident to seek or offer support and assistance when needed.

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Mohammed Mustafa Hussaini

Section Head, Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratories, Al Safi Danone Dairy Farm.
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1. Animal Health Laboratory nothing but Defense Department, apart from routine job always we need to get ready for unusual diseases outbreaks, to support Veterinary team, Laboratory need to be always ready with essential kits and materials to face all types of outbreaks. 2. Laboratory staffs required frequent trainings and updated procedures to maintain Laboratory standard, along with ISO 17025 Testing Laboratory Accreditation. 3. Frequently we need to be study the market for the new Laboratory products with high quality and low price to support our financial cost savings. 4. To get high quality Laboratory products with low price we need to keep vendors under the competition. As per my experience COMPETITION formula works B Regards

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Luz Muñoz Asenjo

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The cooperation between peers is of keys in the objective of reduction in animal risks for employees. If you have injured by an animal, you Will need help from your colleagues Is you are starting a new Job, you are going to receive a training but. If furthermore, you have the suport of a senior peer, the risk of being hurted by an animal reduces in a significant way

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Training and education

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