Idaho State University
IACUC Risk Assessment
Hazard Control Guidelines
4 5/2020
|Hazard |Problem |Controls |
|Hot Environment |Sunburn, dehydration, heat |Utilize sunscreen, skin protective clothing, brimmed hat, and|
| |stress/stroke |provide adequate drinking water (about 4 cups per hour in |
| | |high heat conditions), take breaks and find shade. |
|Allergens (pollen, poison ivy, wild |Allergic reactions |Determine pre-existing plant allergies. If yes, obtain |
|parsnip) | |medical advice. |
| | |and possible pretreatment for pollen allergies. |
| | |Team members should have knowledge of plants causing allergic|
| | |reaction that grow in the field area. First aid kit should |
| | |contain an antihistamine. |
|Extreme weather |Injury or death form tornado, |Tornado: If tornado warning or sighting, seek low ground or |
| |downpours, lightening |ditch. Abandon vehicle. If caught in the open, hit the dirt. |
| | |Find a ditch or culvert and protect your head and torso. |
| | |Downpours: Check the forecast for thunderstorms. Consider |
| | |postponing activities to avoid being caught in a dangerous |
| | |situation. |
| | |Lightening: If you hear thunder, immediately move to a safe |
| | |place. Fully enclosed buildings with wiring and plumbing |
| | |provide the best protection. Sheds, picnic shelters, tents or|
| | |covered porches do NOT protect you from lightning. If a |
| | |sturdy building is not nearby, get into a hard-topped metal |
| | |vehicle and close all the windows. Stay inside until 30 |
| | |minutes after the last rumble of thunder. Keep away from |
| | |electrical equipment and wiring. |
|Vector-borne diseases |Lime or West Nile disease |Follow CDC recommendations for insect repellents. |
| | |
| | |mlWear long sleeves and long pants. Install or repair screens|
| | |on camp trailers or tents. Perform body tick check every |
| | |evening. |
|Bites and stings |Allergic reaction |Determine if any team member is allergic to stings. Those who|
| | |are allergic, must carry epinephrine. First aid kit should |
| | |contain hydrocortisone cream and an antihistamine. |
|Manual working |Injury including strain, sprain, |Take regular breaks. Pace the work. Use and remind team |
| |slips, trips, falls |members about safe lifting techniques. |
|Wildlife (venomous snakes, scorpions, |Primary concern is potential for |Be observant for dangerous wild life, especially rattle |
|animal bites, Zoonotic diseases) |bites from the western rattle snake.|snakes. Wear boots and loose fitting clothing. Watch where |
| | |you place hands and feet. Obtain immediate medical attention |
| | |for rattle snake bites. |
|Communication Failure and working alone| |Stay in contact with larger group, have scheduled check-in |
| | |times. SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger device will be charged |
| | |and in use. |
|Distance from emergency care |40 miles |Utilize SPOT Messenger or other satellite communication |
| | |device. |
|Transportation Failure | |Perform safety checks on vehicles, prior to trip and before |
| | |each use when in the field. |
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|Terrain (knee high dense brush) | |Wear long sturdy pants and boots with good ankle support. |
|and night time filed work | |Move with extra caution at night. |
| |Increased risk of falling tripping | |
|ATV use |Vehicle accident |Complete ATV training, Complete pr- trip inspection, Wear |
| | |leather or other protective gloves and SNEL /ANSI approved |
| | |helmet, long sleeves and long pants. |
|Lightning | |PI provide training on lightening risk id and procedures. |
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| |Skin irritant, CNS depressant, |Use adequate ventilation. Verify continued integrity of |
| |suspect teratogen. |chamber and gas scavenging system. |
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|Project animal bites and scratches | Injury infections from handling |Use proper handling technique. Provide safety equipment. |
| |animals |Training provided by AC staff and PI. |
| | |In event of bite or scratch , immediately wash injured area |
| | |with soap and water, provide first aid and reporting per |
| | |IACUC requirements. |
| | |Tetanus vaccination recommended |
|Punctures from sharps |injections |Wear protective equipment. If needed obtain assistance from |
|What types of sharps | |more experienced handler. PI to train participants. . In |
|needles, tweezers scissors | |event of puncture, immediately wash injured area with soap |
| | |and water, provide first aid and reporting per IACUC |
| | |requirements. |
| | |Tetanus vaccination recommended |
|CO2 |Physical asphyxiant: displaces |Trained individual, verify chamber is in working order. |
| |oxygen and nitrogen in air, causing |Follow attached Animal Care Facility SOP. |
| |health problems. | |
|Animal allergy |allergic reactions from handling |Report allergy to occupational health physician. If |
| |animals or bedding |respirator is needed contact EHS, monitor annually or as |
| | |needed, through participation in IACUC occupational health |
| | |program. |
|Unmodified |Possible injection of human cells |Use universal precautions. Follow guidelines of the ISU |
|(established) Human | |Biosafety Committee. Proper training and handling. Provide |
|cell lines inserted into | |first aid and reporting as required under the IACUC and |
|an immunocompromised | |biosafety committee. |
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