Which organization establishes the occupational hazards all kennel personnel must be familiar with?

• A. OSHA
• B. FDA
• C. CDC
• D. EPA

Answer: (A)

Workplace safety standards and the hazards you’ll encounter on the job are defined by OSHA—the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA sets and enforces the rules that ensure a safe and healthy work environment, requiring employers to identify hazards, implement controls, provide training, and supply appropriate protective equipment. In a kennel, this covers risks like zoonotic disease exposure, chemical cleaners and disinfectants, lifting and repetitive motion, animal bites or scratches, noise, and anesthesia or medical procedure hazards. OSHA also requires programs such as hazard communication and incident reporting, ensuring personnel know how to recognize and reduce risks. The other agencies regulate different areas (FDA for drugs and food safety, CDC for disease prevention and public health, EPA for environmental and chemical regulations) and do not establish the day-to-day occupational safety standards for kennel workplaces, which is why OSHA is the correct choice.