Free Practice Safety Videos
The CVMA/VISC Insurance program now includes free training videos for VISC workers’ compensation policyholders. The five videos address safety issues, which are the most common causes of injuries in veterinary practices.
- Proper Lifting Techniques: Inanimate Objects Learn how to safely lift heavy objects such as boxes and bags of pet food and what to do and what to avoid to prevent back injuries that commonly occur with improper lifting techniques.
- Proper Lifting Techniques: Animals Learn when and how to properly pick up animals using safe lifting techniques for physical exams, venipuncture, and other commonly performed procedures.
- Restraining Dogs This video discusses the appropriate and safe levels of restraint for canines and restraint techniques for physical exams, venipuncture, and other commonly performed procedures.
- Restraining Cats This video addresses the appropriate and safe levels of restraint for felines and hold techniques for physical exams, venipuncture, and other commonly performed procedures.
- How to Muzzle a Dog This video discusses the different types of muzzles and other equipment that can be used to reduce the risk of bite injuries, including special considerations and safety tips for both staff and patients.
