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Villanova University is committed to the safety
of all investigators, students, and staff who handle live vertebrate
animals. Exposure to live animals is not risk free and
therefore requires that all animal handlers are made aware of the
hazards associated with such contact. Principal investigators
and instructors are responsible for the safety and education of
those individuals exposed to animal related hazards under their
supervision.
As part of the federal mandate (Public Health Service Guide),
Villanova requires that all animal handlers complete adequate IACUC
Training and submit an
Animal Handler Health Form to the University Health Center in advance of
participation in animal use procedures. The program includes
an overview of IACUC functions, protocol requirements, federal
animal welfare regulations, as well as species-specific handling and
use procedures. The success of the occupational health and
safety program is dependent upon the diligent participation and
cooperation of faculty supervisors and research personnel.
IACUC training includes but is not limited
to the following:
Contact the IACUC chair (louise.russo@villanova.edu)
for the date of the yearly on- campus training session.
One-on-one training with the campus veterinarian is available upon
request.
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