LATG 07. Occupational Health and
Safety
The custodial staff does not need to participate in an institution's occupational health
and safety program. - Answer false
Which individual or group has a responsibility in developing and implementing the
components of the institution's occupational health and safety program? - answer-The
investigators
-The senior institutional official
-The institution's environmental health and safety personnel
The skill and experience of the employee should be considered in assessing risks. -
answer True
If a trash can has a biohazard sign on it, it can be used for the disposal of sharps. -
Answer false
Liquid nitrogen should always be stored in a sealed container with no gas escape valve.
- Answer false
Which practice would not address noise issues in the animal facility? - answerUsing
rubber tool handles to lessen vibrations
What action must always be done before opening the door of an autoclave? -
answerCheck the pressure gauge.
Which item does OSHA require in areas where procedures involving flammable
materials are performed? - answerA fire extinguisher
Safety data sheets provide _____________ data and _____________ information. -
answerphysical property, toxicological
Which of the following are potential chemical hazards? - answer-Inhalant anesthetics
-Test substances used in experiments
-Disinfectants
Detergents and disinfectants are not considered hazardous chemicals. - answerFalse
Which statement best describes gamma radiation? - answerThey are a type of
electromagnetic radiation.
Safety
The custodial staff does not need to participate in an institution's occupational health
and safety program. - Answer false
Which individual or group has a responsibility in developing and implementing the
components of the institution's occupational health and safety program? - answer-The
investigators
-The senior institutional official
-The institution's environmental health and safety personnel
The skill and experience of the employee should be considered in assessing risks. -
answer True
If a trash can has a biohazard sign on it, it can be used for the disposal of sharps. -
Answer false
Liquid nitrogen should always be stored in a sealed container with no gas escape valve.
- Answer false
Which practice would not address noise issues in the animal facility? - answerUsing
rubber tool handles to lessen vibrations
What action must always be done before opening the door of an autoclave? -
answerCheck the pressure gauge.
Which item does OSHA require in areas where procedures involving flammable
materials are performed? - answerA fire extinguisher
Safety data sheets provide _____________ data and _____________ information. -
answerphysical property, toxicological
Which of the following are potential chemical hazards? - answer-Inhalant anesthetics
-Test substances used in experiments
-Disinfectants
Detergents and disinfectants are not considered hazardous chemicals. - answerFalse
Which statement best describes gamma radiation? - answerThey are a type of
electromagnetic radiation.
