IBMF
What does IBMF stand for?
Institute of Biosafety and Microbial Forensics
Serological pipettes are placed in which container after use?
Normal laboratory trash
*they do not go in broken glass containers
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
Where is the first aid kit located in the lab?
In the cabinet as you walk into the lab
Who is responsible for training?
Lab manager
PI
What does BSL stand for?
Biosafety level
Who clears the student access to lab after 5pm?
PI
Should oxidizers be stored in the flammable cabinet?
NO! Oxidizers and Flammables should ALWAYS be stored away from each other
Is an uncontrolled fire an incident or an emergency?
Emergency (code red)
Full training is for...?
IBMF faculty, employees, and students
Who is the current director of IBMF?
Dr. Justin Talley
Who is responsible for taking out laboratory trash?
Everyone
When mixing strong acid and water, which do you add to the container first?
Water
Should you recap a needle on a syringe after use?
NO! You should place a used syringe and needle directly into the sharps container without removing or recapping the needle.
Where is the visitor visitor training notebook located in the lab?
In the cabinet as you walk in the lab
How many types of training are available to enter the IBMF lab?
Three
Full training
Working visitor training
Visitor training
What are the 4 steps for a visitor wanting to visit or tour IBMF BSL2 lab?
Be escorted
Complete the visitor training
Fill out the training verification form
Log in entry and exit on the log sheet
What kind of cabinet/hood will protect you from chemical vapors?
Fume hood
Where would you find the Personal Protective Equipment to clean up a biohazardous spill?
In a spill kit
Under the counter directly in front of the door
Under the tables in the main lab area
True or False
You have to be trained on how to operate the autoclave machine before you can use it.
True
What are the three elements of biocontainment?
laboratory practice and technique
safety equipment
facility design
In the event you become immunocompromised, who do you speak to regarding accommodations? 2 options
University Health Services
Principal Investigator
Any container holding a working solution of a chemical or any other biohazardous material must be labeled with what three things?
Name of responsible person
Date
Contents of the container
How would you decontaminate a bacterial culture before disposal? 2 options
Autoclave for at least 30 minutes at 121⁰C and 15 PSI
Add 10% bleach and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes (liquid culture only)
True or False
Students may bring visitors into the lab on weekends.