CRA Emergency Preparedness & Safety 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Chemical Hygiene Officer

Answer

The principal investigator

Answer

The institution's legal counsel

Answer

The sponsored programs office

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area and alert others

Answer

Notify the PI immediately

Answer

Attempt to contain the spill with absorbent material

Answer

Call the campus fire department

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

CDC and NIH jointly

Answer

OSHA

Answer

EPA

Answer

FEMA

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Only after an actual emergency

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System

Answer

Institutional Compliance System

Answer

Internal Crisis Schedule

Answer

Integrated Containment Strategy

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Class II

Answer

Class I

Answer

Class III

Answer

Laminar flow hood

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

CDC/USDA Federal Select Agent Program

Answer

NIH Office of Science Policy

Answer

EPA Chemical Safety Office

Answer

OSHA Biological Hazards Division