ALAT Occupational Health and Safety 2

Question 1

What is Laboratory Animal Allergy (LAA) and what are its symptoms?

Accepted Answer

IgE-mediated response to animal proteins causing rhinitis, conjunctivitis, skin reactions, and potentially asthma

Answer

Allergy to lab chemicals only

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Bacterial infection from bites

Answer

Allergy affecting only veterinarians

Question 2

What is the purpose of pre-employment health screening for animal workers?

Accepted Answer

To establish baseline health data, identify pre-existing risks, and develop individualized protection plans

Answer

To deny employment

Answer

Only for insurance

Answer

Only for physical fitness assessment

Question 3

What are the primary zoonotic disease risks from laboratory rodents?

Accepted Answer

LCMV, hantavirus, dermatophytosis, rat bite fever, and allergic sensitization

Answer

No zoonotic risks

Answer

Only rabies

Answer

Only tuberculosis

Question 4

What is the proper response after an animal bite?

Accepted Answer

Wash thoroughly, apply first aid, report to supervisor, seek medical evaluation per institutional procedures

Answer

Ignore if not serious

Answer

Bandage and continue without reporting

Answer

Wait to see if infection develops

Question 5

What engineering controls help reduce allergen exposure?

Accepted Answer

IVC systems, ventilated cage changing stations, HEPA-filtered room supply, and proper ventilation rates

Answer

Opening windows

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Reducing animal numbers

Answer

Stronger cleaning chemicals

Question 6

What information should ALATs receive about hazardous materials in research protocols?

Accepted Answer

Nature of hazards, required PPE, handling procedures, spill response, and exposure symptoms

Answer

No information needed

Answer

Only the chemical name

Answer

Information only after an exposure