Emergency Preparedness & Safety Flashcards

Under OSHA's Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), who is primarily responsible for developing a Chemical Hygiene Plan?

Answer: The Chemical Hygiene Officer

The Chemical Hygiene Officer is designated by the employer to develop and implement the Chemical Hygiene Plan under OSHA's Laboratory Standard.

A researcher spills a moderate amount of a flammable solvent in the lab. What is the FIRST action they should take?

Answer: Evacuate the area and alert others

Evacuating the area and alerting others is the first priority to prevent ignition and protect personnel from fumes.

Which federal agency publishes the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) guidelines?

Answer: CDC and NIH jointly

The BMBL is a joint publication of the CDC and NIH and serves as the primary reference for biosafety practices in the US.

A research institution's emergency operations plan (EOP) should be reviewed and updated at minimum how often?

Answer: Annually

Best practice and many federal guidelines recommend annual review of EOPs to incorporate lessons learned and regulatory changes.

What does the acronym 'ICS' stand for in emergency management?

Answer: Incident Command System

The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized on-scene emergency management framework used by FEMA and adopted widely by institutions.

Which type of biosafety cabinet provides personnel, environmental, AND product protection?

Answer: Class II

Class II biosafety cabinets provide simultaneous protection for personnel, the environment, and the product being handled.

A grant-funded research project involves Select Agents. Which federal program must the institution register with?

Answer: CDC/USDA Federal Select Agent Program

The CDC/USDA Federal Select Agent Program oversees the possession, use, and transfer of biological select agents and toxins.