HEPA filtered respirators are required for those with a negative Q fever titer. Sheep and goat work shall be registered with the Biosafety Office. Faculty involved in sheep and goat research are responsible for completing this document. An initial medical monitoring program for all sheep and goat workers including researchers and others who come into contact with sheep is required. Annual monitoring is also required.
Initial training is required for all staff who work with and around sheep and goats.
The training must be completed before an individual is allowed to work. Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in the rescinding of an investigator's animal use approval and ability to procure animals. This policy shall be reviewed and updated annually.