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Hi Clare I have looked at the replies from my colleagues all of which I agree with, but would like to add that in my experience of looking after experimental farms and the Central Vet labs then there is not much that does not apply across the whole spectrum as there are physical, chemical, mechanical, biological and psychosocial hazards for vet workers. As well as HSE I would direct you to the Health Protection Agency (www.hpa.org.uk )which lists zoonosis - some of which you may not have thought of. The other thing I would suggest is for you to spend a day or two with different types of vets - farm and large animals, small and domestic animals and those that may deal with exotics in the Jersey Zoo, this would give you a broader and deeper picture of what you are dealing with. I honestly believe that there is nothing better than getting on the job to find out exactly what goes on. I remember one day on a farm with a scientific vet who was testing rats to see if they had taken up a new rat poison. Carting cadges full of angry rats around in a jeep over rough terrain was very scary as I was sure the cages would spring loose and these creatures would be running around the vehicle.... happy days! As for the brewery, sadly I have little OH experience but lots of experience of the end result. However, run thru the list of physical, chemical, mechanical, biological and psychosocial hazards and I am sure you will find a number, again spend a day there and see for yourself. Good luck and enjoy. Greta Greta Thornbory Consultant, Occupational Health & Education Consultant Editor, OH Journal www.gtenterprises-uk.com Tel: 01235 770156 Mob: 07778 518 027 ----- Original Message ----- From: Clare McArdell To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:31 AM Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] OH For Vets and Brewery staff I am about to go into discussions with a couple of new client who manage/own veterinary practices throughout the UK, head office being Guernsey, and also one of the Channel Island Breweries. Any advice on what OH should be offered to both of these, it's not something I have dealt with much before, but I'm sure some of you have a wealth of knowledge that you would be willing to share! Many thanks Clare ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html FORTHCOMING CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk