LATG 04: Facility Security and Disaster Planning

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Animal facility staff

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

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

Answer 6

False

Question 7

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

Answer 7

False

Question 8

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

Answer 8

True

Question 9

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

Answer 9

True

Question 10

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

Answer 10

True

Question 11

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

Answer 11

facility manager

Question 12

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

Answer 12

A list of hazardous chemicals and their location

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Prepare

Question 14

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

Answer 14

False

Question 15

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

Answer 15

False

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Mitigate

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Mitigate

Question 20

The highest priority in the event of a disaster is:

Answer 20

ensuring the safety of the staff

Question 21

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

Answer 21

identify the types of disasters which might affect the facility.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

carefully following standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

A list of hazardous chemicals and their locations

Question 24

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

Answer 24

The animal facility’s veterinary and supervisory staff

Question 25

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

Answer 25

The Guide

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Recover

Question 27

What is the overall goal of a good security plan?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

the facility manager

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What should a security program protect?

Answer 30

personnel, animals, the research, the institution

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

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

Answer 34

veterinary staff and animal care personnel

Question 35

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

Answer 35

False

Question 36

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

Answer 36

False

Question 37

What is FOIA and E-FOIA?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

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

Answer 39

provide literature to students and address public interest groups

Question 40

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

Answer 40

True

Question 41

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

Answer 41

The Guide

Question 42

What is the first step in developing a disaster plan?

Answer 42

take steps to decrease the likelihood of a disasterous event

Question 43

What are the 2 broad categories of disasters?

Answer 43

natural disasters and facility-specific technical emergencies

Question 44

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

Answer 44

True

Question 45

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

Answer 45

carefully follow standard operating when handling hazardous materials

Question 46

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

Answer 46

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