Which groups are typically involved in conducting an occupational health and safety risk assessment?

• A. The IACUC
• B. The EH&S office
• C. The Institutional Biosafety Committee
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

A comprehensive occupational health and safety risk assessment in a lab typically brings together groups that oversee different safety domains. The IACUC reviews procedures involving animals and considers safety implications for personnel who handle, care for, or work with animals, helping ensure that procedures minimize risk to staff. The EH&S office provides expertise on general occupational hazards—chemical, physical, and environmental risks—along with training, PPE, exposure controls, and emergency planning. The Institutional Biosafety Committee focuses on biosafety, assessing work with biological agents, containment requirements, and appropriate practices to protect personnel and the facility. Because each group addresses a distinct area of risk, involving all of them yields a more complete and effective risk assessment. So the best answer is all of the above.