Avoiding “Sticking” Situations in Agriculture: A Discussion on Sharps Safety

Summary: We will review needlestick injuries in animal agriculture. This includes type of injuries and associated costs. This includes a review of veterinary medicines associated with needlesticks and best practices to reduce needlestick injuries in an agricultural context.

Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to:

Highlight potential risks associated with needlestick injuries
Be aware of veterinary products that may cause injuries or illness
Provide guidance on proper administration and delivery of veterinary pharmaceuticals
Review appropriate syringe and needle disposal in the agricultural context

Jeff Bender, DVM, MS DACVPM

Professor and Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH), School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Dr. Bender is a professor in both Veterinary Public Health and the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. He is also a Hospital Epidemiologist with the Veterinary Medical Center at the U of MN and the Co-Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.

Dr. Bender's research interests include zoonoses and emerging diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease surveillance, and infection prevention and control.