Occupational Health and Safety Flashcards
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Which type of respirator provides the highest level of respiratory protection when working with animals that produce high levels of allergens?
Answer: Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR)
A PAPR provides the highest protection factor among common respirators and is recommended for workers with severe allergen sensitivities.
An animal technician is bitten by a research mouse. What is the FIRST action that should be taken?
Answer: Immediately wash the wound with soap and water for at least 15 minutes
Immediate thorough wound washing with soap and water is the first priority to reduce infection risk from a bite wound.
What does the term 'zoonosis' refer to in the context of laboratory animal work?
Answer: A disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans
A zoonosis is an infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa.
When using a chemical disinfectant in the animal facility, which action best protects the technician?
Answer: Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use
The SDS provides critical information on hazards, required PPE, and safe handling procedures for chemical disinfectants.
A technician notices they experience wheezing and nasal congestion only on workdays. This pattern most likely indicates:
Answer: Laboratory animal allergy (LAA)
Work-related symptoms that improve on days off are a classic sign of laboratory animal allergy caused by occupational allergen exposure.
Which regulatory body establishes occupational exposure limits (OELs) for chemicals used in laboratory animal facilities in the United States?
Answer: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
OSHA establishes and enforces permissible exposure limits (PELs) for workplace chemical hazards in the United States.
What is the primary purpose of a medical surveillance program for animal facility workers?
Answer: To detect early signs of work-related health effects and prevent disease progression
Medical surveillance programs identify work-related health problems early so that interventions can be made before conditions become serious.