Are occupational health and safety programs intended to protect employees in animal facilities required to be the same at all institutions where research animals are housed?

Occupational health and safety programs in animal facilities are not required to be the same at all institutions because each facility may have different types of research animals, varying research protocols, unique environmental factors, and differing levels of risk associated with handling specific species. Therefore, while there are overarching guidelines and regulations regarding occupational health and safety, institutions have the flexibility to tailor their programs to the specific needs and circumstances of their facility and the types of animals they work with. This customization allows for more effective management of risks and ensures that employee safety measures are relevant to the particular environment and conditions present at each institution. As a result, it's not necessary for these programs to be uniform across all research institutions.