La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6929 - Safety
A. Children shall
not have access to any sharp or dangerous instrument such a razors, knives,
scissors, tools, and other instruments except as they may be used for a
specific purpose. When not in use they shall be kept under lock in an area
inaccessible to children.
B. Drugs
and medication shall be kept under double lock and key.
C. Cleaning supplies, poisons, and any other
substance that could be inhaled or ingested to the detriment of the child shall
be kept in an area inaccessible to the child.
D. Every precaution shall be used to
eliminate any potential hazard which may place any child or staff member in
danger of injury.
E. A plan of
evacuation in case of fire, flood, or other disaster shall be developed and
posted. This should be done in cooperation with local agencies such as fire
department and civil defense agencies. Staff members shall periodically
practice evacuation drills at least quarterly.
F. As required in the Life Safety Code,
Articles 10-3141 and 10-3142:
1. reliable
means shall be provided to permit the prompt release of juveniles confined in
locked sections, spaces, or rooms in the event of fire or other
emergency;
2. prompt release from
secure areas shall be guaranteed on a 24 hour basis by sufficient personnel
with ready access to keys.
G. Alternative plans in case of loss of
electricity shall be developed and staff members shall be made aware of
these.
H. Emergency equipment shall
be tested at least quarterly for effectiveness and be repaired or replaced if
necessary.
I. The population using
housing or living units shall not exceed the designated or rated capacity of
the facility.
J. All detention
facilities shall comply with appropriate health, sanitation, fire, safety and
any other such codes, rules or regulations as set by the state or local
governments.
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