IACUC Ongoing Training
Dr. A. Nonymouse is new to Chicago and the 11 seasons we experience throughout the year, sometimes experiencing multiple seasons within one day. The future weather forecast has a predicted fluctuation from 45 to 80 degrees F in one day. As excited as Dr. Nonymouse is to shed some of the winter layers and unleash their toes in their favorite pair of sandals, what must Dr. Nonymouse wear when working in the laboratory and entering CCM facilities?
A. Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and appropriate PPE as posted on animal holding and procedure room doors; in the laboratory, cover unprotected skin whenever possible, shorts and open toe shoes are not permitted.
B. They can wear whatever they want.
Dr. A. Nonymouse is new to Chicago and the 11 seasons we experience throughout the year, sometimes experiencing multiple seasons within one day. The future weather forecast has a predicted fluctuation from 45 to 80 degrees F in one day. As excited as Dr. Nonymouse is to shed some of the winter layers and unleash their toes in their favorite pair of sandals, what must Dr. Nonymouse wear when working in the laboratory and entering CCM facilities?
A. Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and appropriate PPE as posted on animal holding and procedure room doors; in the laboratory, cover unprotected skin whenever possible, shorts and open toe shoes are not permitted.
B. They can wear whatever they want.
Learner Feedback: Per the CCM SOP: Personal Protective Equipment: "Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn inside CCM animal facilities; Personnel working with laboratory animals must always wear required PPE; Comply with any additional PPE requirements posted on animal holding room (AHR) doors, procedure rooms (PR), cages or corridors."
Additionally, the Research Safety Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene plan includes: “Cover unprotected skin whenever possible. Suitable clothing shall be worn in the laboratory space; shorts are not appropriate...Wear substantial closed-toed shoes in the laboratory space to protect against chemical splashes or broken glass. Do not wear sandals, cloth sport shoes, perforated shoes, or open-toed shoes.” (5.3.1 Clothing). Dr. Idlcat must either change into pants or borrow scrubs from CCM and change into closed-toed shoes prior to entering the facility and follow appropriate PPE requirement for the specific area of the CCM facility they are visiting.