Lecture 1

Question 1

Silvia’s email:

Answer 1

silvia@uab.edu

Question 2

BSL stands for

Answer 2

Biological Safety Level

Question 3

BSL 1 (4)

Answer 3

• Standard micro bio practices
• No safety equipment required
• Open bench-top sink
• This lab is a BSL 1 example

Question 4

BSL 2 (5)

Answer 4

• Limited access
• Warning signs
• Lab coat and gloves required
• Autoclave
• Labs in the Science and Engineering Complex

Question 5

BSL 3 (5)

Answer 5

• Controlled access
• Decontamination of clothes necessary
• Protective lab clothing and shower rooms
• Self-closing, double door access
• SEBLAB

Question 6

BSL 4 (4)

Answer 6

• Separate building
• Full body, air-supplied, positive pressure suits
• Separate building and decontamination facility
• CDC facility in ATL

Question 7

Normal Bacteria:

Answer 7

Permanent bacteria to a specific area or place that rarely causes illnesses.

Question 8

Transient Bacteria:

Answer 8

Temporary and can cause illness.