LATG 04: Facility Security and Disaster Planning Flashcards

1
Q

Who are often the first to discover that a security breach has occurred in the animal facility?

A

Animal facility staff

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2
Q

True or False: The institutional media office should receive written reports on the activities of the animal facility but should NOT have direct access to the facility.

A

False

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3
Q

True or False: Summaries of current research projects can used as a reference by the media office if an incident occurs.

A

True

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4
Q

True or False: Personnel should be encouraged to report the presence of anyone who is in the animal facility and who does not seem to be familiar with its layout.

A

True

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5
Q

True or False: The institution should contact law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the area in which the facility is located and provide them with an overview of current activities in the facility and information about the security plan.

A

True

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6
Q

True or False: The goal of security-related SOPs is to make the staff “rule enforcers.”

A

False

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7
Q

True or False: All areas around the building should be kept dark, with adequate landscaping that hide the windows, except around the entrances.

A

False

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8
Q

True or False: Security procedures should define the lines of authority in the event of a breach of security.

A

True

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9
Q

True or False: All USDA inspection reports are available to anyone who requests them in writing.

A

True

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10
Q

True or False: A common security practice is to limit access only to those individuals who are listed on IACUC approved protocols.

A

True

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11
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that individuals who work inside the facility know what to do in the event that a security breach occurs?

A

facility manager

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12
Q

Along with the development and coordination of emergency plans with local community response groups, what else do community right-to-know ordinances require?

A

A list of hazardous chemicals and their location

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13
Q

Installing emergency equipment would be considered part of which disaster planning step?

A

Prepare

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14
Q

True or False: The best way to deal with interruptions in phone service is to make sure staff have cell phones available.

A

False

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15
Q

True or False: All facilities housing the same type of animals and engaged in similar types of research should have similar disaster plans.

A

False

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16
Q

Buying insurance to defray the cost of repairing the facility following a disaster would be considered part of which disaster planning step?

A

Mitigate

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17
Q

True or False: When a major disaster event occurs, safety evaluations and critical repairs must be made before employees and animals are allowed to return.

A

True

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18
Q

What would best help ensure that the staff comply with the security plan?

A

Encourage the staff to make suggestions for improving the security-related SOPs.

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19
Q

Regular backup of important files would be considered part of which disaster planning step?

A

Mitigate

20
Q

The highest priority in the event of a disaster is:

A

ensuring the safety of the staff

21
Q

The first step in developing a disaster plan should be to:

A

identify the types of disasters which might affect the facility.

22
Q

Steps to take to ensure the containment of hazardous materials in disaster situations include:

A

carefully following standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials.

23
Q

Along with the development and coordination of emergency plans with local community response groups, what else do community right-to-know ordinances require?

A

A list of hazardous chemicals and their locations

24
Q

Who is responsible for providing security-related training to all staff in an animal facility?

A

The animal facility’s veterinary and supervisory staff

25
Q

Which document states that an animal facility must develop a disaster plan?

A

The Guide

26
Q

Repairing the facility after a disaster would be considered part of which disaster planning step?

A

Recover

27
Q

What is the overall goal of a good security plan?

A

To minimize damage and quickly restore a safe and fully functioning environment.

28
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that individuals who work inside the facility know what to do in the event that a security breach occurs?

A

the facility manager

29
Q

True or False: In a laboratory animal facility, it is everyone’s responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for personnel and animals.

A

True

30
Q

What should a security program protect?

A

personnel, animals, the research, the institution

31
Q

What are fields of research that may generate more controversy in the general public?

A

substance abuse/addiction, pain, psychological/behavioral, high biocontainment, surgical, genetically engineered animals, USDA-covered species, random source dogs and cats, infant animals, stem cells

32
Q

What are 2 ways by which the HR office should assist in ensuring the security of the animal facility?

A

screen employee prospects, ensure all employees recognize the need for guidelines and follow them

33
Q

What are the types of security risks in an animal facility?

A

vandalism, break-ins, protests, bomb threats, thefts, human error, mechanical failure, data breach, acts of nature

34
Q

Who are often the first to discover that a security breach has occurred in the animal facility?

A

veterinary staff and animal care personnel

35
Q

True or False: Facilities that house low risk species, such as rodents, fish, and amphibians’ will be free from security threats.

A

False

36
Q

True or False: After signing a liability waiver, public visitors may be taken on a tour of a NHP facility.

A

False

37
Q

What is FOIA and E-FOIA?

A

these are disclosure requirements that apply to documents submitted to the federal government

38
Q

True or False: The facility’s security plan should only consider keeping entrance doors locked as a last resort; it is best to give full access to everyone during working hours.

A

False

39
Q

What are 2 ways animal support staff can educate the public about animal research?

A

provide literature to students and address public interest groups

40
Q

True or False: Summaries of current research projects can serve as a reference by the media office if an incident occurs.

A

True

41
Q

What document states that an animal facility must develop a disaster plan?

A

The Guide

42
Q

What is the first step in developing a disaster plan?

A

take steps to decrease the likelihood of a disasterous event

43
Q

What are the 2 broad categories of disasters?

A

natural disasters and facility-specific technical emergencies

44
Q

True or False: Members of the animal facility and investigators should have input into the facility’s disaster plans.

A

True

45
Q

What step should be taken to ensure the containment of hazardous materials in disaster situations?

A

carefully follow standard operating when handling hazardous materials

46
Q

What is the best way to prepare staff to react quickly and competently in common types of emergencies?

A

post the emergency SOPs in the animal facility, review routes for evacuation, conduct drills of emergency response procedures