Facility Security & Emergencies
Who develops the disaster plan?
Senior management and safety officials
What is used to measure the effectiveness of an institution-wide emergency system?
Periodic Disaster Drills
What are the 3 levels of AALAS technician certification?
1. Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
2. Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
3. Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg)
What involves the development of methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon physical features?
Biometrics
A document that outlines the steps to be taken in response to a disaster is known as what?
Disaster plan
Name 3 (of the 7) typical Duties of an ALAT.
1. Cage cleaning
2. Feed and watering
3. Environmental and animal monitoring
4. Record maintenance
5. Room sanitation
6. Public area maintenance
7. Special assignments
What is the first priority in the event of a disaster or accident?
To protect human life, including your own
What should be posted throughout a facility and identifies whom to call when an emergency occurs?
Emergency Contact List
To maintain registration, how often must a registered Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (RALAT) complete documentation of continuing professional development?
Every two years
What is the best defense against security breaches?
Employees who are aware of their surroundings
What document describes ways to prevent and address security breaches?
Security Plan
Name 2 (of the 4) members of the Laboratory Animal Research Team.
1. Principal Investigator (PI) – Plans and coordinates all phases of the research work and prepares the protocol.
2. Research Technician – Performs research tasks required by the protocol and analyzes data.
3. Laboratory Animal Veterinarian – Coordinates animal care and advises investigators on proper animal use.
4. Laboratory Animal Technician – Performs many animal care functions and monitors environmental factors
Name four (out of six) ways to prevent a security breach.
1. Background checks
2. ID badges
3. Electronic access
4. Checking or escorting visitors
5. Security cameras
6. Banning personal cameras and recorders
What identifies ways to improve the disaster plan and emergency procedures?
Post-Incident Discussions
In 1950, Dr. Nathan Brewer and other veterinarians formed what organization?
Animal Care Panel (Now American Association for Laboratory Animal Science AALAS)