The Feds & Regs
Part of occupational health and safety program include that begins with a detailed questionnaire about medical history
Health Screen
Gas cylinders must be ___________ to prevent falling
Chained to the wall or otherwise secured
(Projectile missiles if fall and break open)
An animal disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans
Zoonosis
(Uncommon with proper PPE use)
Most common type of injury in the animal facility
Ergonomic (cause musculoskeletal injuries)
Should be checked regularly on first aid kits
Expiration date
Federal agency that sets standards when working with Infectious agents
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Working with this species can potentially expose employees to Toxoplama gondii
Cats
Document contains information on potential disasters, evacuation and emergency contacts
Disaster Plan
Protects eyes, nose, mouth and skin from splashes, but NOT aerosols
Face shields
(masks generally worn under face shields; N95 protects against airborne pathogens)
When an accident results in an injury, this is of top priority
First aid
Institutional department in charge of developing the occupational health and safety program
The institute's environmental health and safety (EH&S) department
First priority if present in facility when a major disaster or accident occurs
Protect human life- including yourself!
State of some chemical substance where they lose energy by emitting particles through the air and other matter
Radioactivity
10-44% of laboratory animal workers develop this over the course of their career
Allergies to lab animals
Most institutions require employees to get periodic skin testing for this disease
Tuberculosis
Federal agency that sets standards when radioactive materials are present
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Two strategies to prevent security breaches (there are multiple)
-No Piggybacking; Background checks; Must have ID badge; Computer firewalls and passwords; Control audio/visual devices; BE KNOWLEDGABLE
Document available for all chemicals used within a facility, includes information on toxicity, side effects and recommended treatment if exposed
Safety data sheets
Higher noise levels may exist where either of these two species are housed
Dogs and pigs
(ear protection for areas with 85 dB+ for 8-hour shift)
Best way to measure effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency plan system
Disaster drills
Main federal agency that enforces rules and standards for workers' health and safety
(Department of Labor's) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Virus contracted by macaque monkeys
B virus
Protective devices used to protect the body from radiation emitted by radioactive materials
Shielding materials
(ex. lead aprons)
Best defense against attack from groups opposed to use of animals in research
Compliance with regulations and guidelines
(FOI act- everything is public knowledge)
Emergency contact information should include (give two)
Animal facility's key personnel, EH&S office, Occ Health office; Facility maintenance department; fire department