A Case Study to Demonstrate Noise and Ergonomic Issues in the Workplace

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and National Ergonomics Month.  Lacey is a veterinary technician who recently started working at a local veterinary clinic that cares for small pets. The clinic sees animals for routine visits but also provides specialty services like general surgery, dental care, grooming, and boarding services. Lacey loves working hands on with the animals but, lately, she’s experiencing some concerning symptoms. One part of Lacey’s job is assisting the veterinarian with dental cleanings for dogs during early morning appointments. During the cleanings, Lacey sits at the procedure table and uses a hand scaler and ultrasonic