People and Organizations
The scientist who plans and coordinates all phases of the research work
Who is the Principal Investigator?
The primary document that is used to assist institutions in caring for and using animals in research; known as the "bible" of animal research
What is The Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals?
Document that details the steps of preparedness and response against examples like flooding, earthquakes, or fires
The Disaster plan
The term for items worn when working with research animals to prevent exposure to allergens and transmission of pathogens or disease
What is PPE?
The 3 levels of AALAS certification
What is ALAT, LAT, LATG?
Creator of the Animal Care Panel (ACP) in 1950
Who is Dr. Nathan Brewer?
Rodent species covered by the AWA without exceptions
What are hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs?
Leaving a door propped open is an example of this
What is a security breach?
These are readily available to provide information on the chemical hazards present, potential side effects, and recommended treatment if exposed
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
The committee that evaluates and accredits institutions
What is The Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care international (AAALACi)?
The organization that the ACP turned into in 1967
What is American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)?
The 3Rs and their meaning
Replace-consider non-animal alternatives like cell cultures
Reduce- use minimum # of animals
Refine-minimize pain and distress
The 2 zoonotic diseases between NHP and humans that are especially critical to protect against
TB and Herpes B virus
puncture-proof receptacle for items such as a syringe and needle
What is a Sharps container?
The balance between social and moral issues concerning the use of live animals for research and the application of that research
What is the study of Bioethics?
The organization that administers the AWA
What is APHIS of the USDA?
The EPA and the FDA fund this type of research
What is GLP studies?
the 2 main steps when hiring a new staff member to safeguard against concerns
1. health screening (allergens, diseases)
2. background check (terrorism)
The level at which sound is considered a noise hazard
What is 85 decibels?
The document that OLAW enforces
What is the PHS (Public Health Service) policy?
The required members of IACUC per the AWR
3 members: chairperson, vet (with lab animal experience), and public member
The 5 US mandates that regulate animal research
What are?
1. The Guide
2. AWA
3. PHS
4. Gov Principles for vertebrate animals
5. AVMA guidelines for euthanasia
The 2 items that should be readily available within the facility for injuries or accidents
What is first-aid kits and emergency contact information?
the key factors of protection against radiation
What is shielding, time, and distance?
The 2 species that typically require hearing protection when working with them
What are pigs and dogs?