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

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

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

CDC and NIH jointly

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System

Answer

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

(CRA) Certified Research Administrator Practice Test