Subject
Zoonotic Diseases SAFETY 95-3 (Rev. 5/95)
Purpose
To protect UW Facilities (UWF) employees from exposure to illness spread from animals to humans (zoonotic diseases).
Practice
Any employee working in an area contaminated by animal feces or waste must take precautions as explained in the attached EH&S advisory on Zoonotic Diseases.
Supervisors, Planner/Coordinators, and anyone who assigned or supervises work must ensure that these precautions are followed—including the use of the necessary personal protective equipment. If it is not clear how to proceed safely, consult with Environmental Health & Safety.
References
- Zoonotic Diseases (pdf) - sourced from EH&S
Responsibility: Action
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