Rikers Island Safety Quiz

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According to the policy, how often must each facility conduct fire evacuation drills?

Twice a month

Four times a month (correct)

Once a month

Once a week

When should fire drills be conducted according to the policy?

Only during the day shift

At the same time every day

At unexpected times during the scheduled tour (correct)

Only during the night shift

Who is responsible for forwarding the Fire Evacuation Drill Schedule to each command?

The Facility Manager

The Chief of Operations

The Fire Marshal

The Fire and Safety Unit (correct)

What is the requirement if the occupant's performance during fire evacuation drills indicates that more practice is required?

Additional drills must be conducted Signup and view all the answers

When is it sufficient to conduct the fire evacuation drill without inmate participation?

During the midnight tour Signup and view all the answers

What action can the concerned officer simulate during the fire evacuation drill?

Manual opening of cell doors Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of constant supervision in the context of body scanners?

Uninterrupted personal visual observation of incarcerated individuals by facility staff without the aid of electrical or mechanical surveillance devices. Signup and view all the answers

How often are Mental Observation Housing areas required to conduct fire drills?

At least one fire drill per quarter Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Warden of the parent facility regarding fire evacuation drills?

Ensure fire evacuation drills are conducted according to schedule without disrupting inmate delivery to designated court parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using body scanners in the New York City Department of Correction?

To maintain a safe and secure environment free from contraband, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for Court Detention Facilities regarding fire evacuation drills?

Follow the same guidelines as Health Care Facilities for fire evacuation drills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the use of body scanners in the New York City Department of Correction?

To ensure compliance with radiation safety standards for personnel security screening systems. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for initiating or stopping scans and controlling access to the inspection zone?

The operator Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'pod' consist of?

A cell and an adjacent individual dayroom area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Separation Status housing?

For individuals posing a credible threat based on screening data and verifiable information Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for retaining the annual review of the Radiation Safety Program for a minimum of 7 years?

The Radiation Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who chairs the Radiation Safety Committee?

The Deputy Commissioner for Quality Assurance and Integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) used for?

An electronic barcode embedded in items like inmate ID wristbands Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for maintaining various records, including operator training, upgrades, modifications, maintenance, and repair records, radiation surveys, and evidence of dose limits being met, on site?

7 years Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with permitted scans and exposure limits for individuals?

Bureau Chief of Security Signup and view all the answers

When should inspections be conducted in response to any radiation complaint?

Within 7 days of receipt Signup and view all the answers

Who is permitted to operate the body scanner?

Only staff members with radiation safety and operator training Signup and view all the answers

What information must the manufacturer of the scanner provide to the Department?

Operational procedures, training requirements, and preventive maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Where should the copy of the personnel list of those who have completed required training and received access credentials for using the body scanner be distributed?

To the intake area where the body scanner is located Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the employee in charge of the test area during fire evacuation drills?

Pull the alarm and alert the Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What should supervising officers ensure during fire evacuation drills affecting housing units?

Manual opening of doors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Mobile Emergency Fire Evacuation Equipment Wagon during fire evacuation drills?

To provide emergency equipment for evacuation Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of qualified persons during fire evacuation drills?

Don self-contained breathing apparatus and practice search and rescue techniques Signup and view all the answers

When are debriefing sessions held in relation to fire evacuation drills?

After each exercise to discuss and resolve problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ensuring occupants are fully evacuated from their living or work areas during fire evacuation drills?

To ensure preparedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for activating the Mobile Emergency Fire Evacuation Equipment Wagon during a fire evacuation drill?

It shall be activated to the fire evacuation drill test area Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if elevator service is unavailable during a fire evacuation drill?

Equipment from the sub-stations shall be utilized Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fire ala'rm signal during a fire evacuation drill?

To identify the drill area Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the employee in charge during a fire evacuation drill?

To pull the alarm and use the telephone to alert the Control Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the supervising officer in charge during a fire evacuation drill affecting a housing unit?

To ensure all doors are released and opened using the manual system Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear during a fire evacuation drill?

Qualified persons at the test area should don them Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Radiation Safety and Recordkeeping Guidelines for Body Scanners

The guidelines require maintenance of radiation safety records in accordance with ANSI/HPS N 43.17-2009
The records must include all required Department documents outlined in NYC DOHMH Regulation Section 33-04(c)
Dosimeters are to be obtained from the contractor, installed in each room where body scanners are used, and shipped for analysis
Monthly review of dosimeter analysis results and consultation with the Radiation Safety Officer is necessary
Inspections should be conducted in response to any radiation complaint, with complaints forwarded to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene within seven days of receipt
Various records, including operator training, upgrades, modifications, maintenance, and repair records, radiation surveys, and evidence of dose limits being met, must be maintained on site for seven years
The Bureau Chief of Security is responsible for ensuring compliance with permitted scans and exposure limits for individuals
The manufacturer of the scanner must provide specific information to the Department, including operational procedures, training requirements, and preventive maintenance
Information on effective dose per screening, inspection zone boundaries, and radiation dose comparisons must be made available to screening subjects prior to scanning
Only staff members with radiation safety and operator training are permitted to operate the scanner
Commanding officers must maintain an updated, accurate list of personnel who have completed required training and received access credentials for using the body scanner
The copy of the personnel list must be distributed to the intake area where the body scanner is located

Rikers Island Fire Evacuation Procedures

Fire evacuation drills at Rikers Island require coordination with security
Occupants must be fully evacuated from their living or work areas, not just lined up
Test areas are not given prior notice to ensure preparedness
Fire alarm signals identify the drill area and personnel should be familiar with location signals
The employee in charge of the test area pulls the alarm and alerts the Control Room
Inmates are ordered to line up and fully evacuated away from their living area
Supervising officers ensure manual opening of doors during drills affecting housing units
Mobile Emergency Fire Evacuation Equipment Wagon is activated during drills
Procedures for using sub-stations and elevators in case of fire evacuation
Qualified persons don self-contained breathing apparatus and practice search and rescue techniques
Fire hose is extended in the test area during drills
Debriefing sessions are held after each exercise to discuss and resolve problems from the drill

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"Radiation Safety and Fire Evacuation Procedures at Rikers Island" Quiz Test your knowledge of radiation safety and recordkeeping guidelines for body scanners, as well as fire evacuation procedures at Rikers Island. This quiz covers important regulations, protocols, and responsibilities for ensuring safety and preparedness in these critical areas.