of the USA and the Philippines is an island country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. They are both considered hazard hotspots and frequently experience natural disasters. A natural disaster is the realisation of a hazard. California is an MEDC‚ the 6th largest economy in the world with a GDP of US$65000 per capita. However‚ despite the high risk of hazards it is a very desirable place to live because of its relaxed lifestyle and natural beauty. The population is growing mainly due
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HAZARD(s) RISKL / M / H CONTROL MEASURES (i.e.alternative work methods/mechanical aids/engineering controls‚ etc.) Slips and trips L 1. Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions. 2. Any spillages should be cleaned up immediately. 3. All areas well lit‚ especially stairs. 4. Any hazards such as torn carpets‚ trailing cables‚ defects to floor coverings‚ faulty lighting etc. should be reported immediately to the Admin Office or H&S Manager. Electrical equipment (electric shocks
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UNIT 46 (Unit reference number: H/601/9024) PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MOBILITY Section 1 1.1 Define mobility Mobility means the movement of individuals from a particular place or position to another whilst ensuring that their independence is maintained e.g. moving from a wheelchair to a bed or moving from one bed position to another. The definition of mobility‚ according to the dictionary‚ is the ability to move independently. 1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected
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others aware of any short term/long term medical conditions that pupils may have‚ such as‚ allergies‚ asthma or/and any child’s requirements‚ to be able to fit everyone in the activity in a healthy and safe way. In my school we are aware of every hazard that could put anyone at risk of harm and ensure that everyone working within the school knows the procedures to follow so that the risks are controlled and that the right actions are taken in case of an accident or emergency. 1.2 Explain how health
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This results in many tiny glass beads to be spilled on the floor of the lab which creates a major slipping hazard for everyone near the experiment. Since the beads are so tiny it is very possible that they travel a far distance. The beads also blend into the floor so it would be very hard to get every bead swept up‚ resulting in the slip hazard still being there. This also applies to when the beads are being switched out‚ which could result in spills. Since the size of the
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Health and Safety Ontario workers experience about 200‚000 injuries p/year 100‚000 roughly are strains and sprains Strains/sprains are known as Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Inspections are to identify hazards Hazardous agents are: Chemical‚ biological and physical Hazard pathway Source of hazard path to worker affect worker Example: Chemical use in unventilated room vapors in air toxic to worker Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) “Right to know” Global Harmonized System
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hospital. Priorities and response you use when in a hospital if there was a fire- As with all other areas of health and safety in the workplace‚ a thorough risk assessment of potential fire hazards should be carried out and is fire safety strategy. The important things you need to decide is whether a hazard is significant and whether you have covered it by taking precautions so that the risk is acceptably low. Your main priority would be getting everyone out the building and ensuring you do it in
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To what extent can preparedness and planning mitigate the effects of volcanic hazards? (40 marks) A volcanic hazard is a situation that poses a threat to life‚ the environment‚ and infrastructure after a volcanic eruption. Volcanoes are formed at various plate boundaries‚ such as at mid oceanic ridges where plates are moving apart‚ for example at the Mid Atlantic ridge. They also occur on or near subduction zones. The ‘ring of fire’ tends to be where the most violent volcanic activity occurs.
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Earthquake From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search For other uses‚ see Earthquake (disambiguation). Global earthquake epicenters‚ 1963–1998 [pic] Global plate tectonic movement An earthquake (also known as a quake‚ tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency‚ type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time
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to glacial scouring and deposition and tectonic activity‚ subsequently modified by landsliding‚ stream erosion and deposition‚ and human activity. Geological hazards Seattle is threatened by several geological hazards‚ such as earthquakes‚ flooding‚ volcanos and landslides and shore erosion. Perhaps one of the most prominent hazards to Seattle is the Massive volcano‚ MT. Rainier‚ which lies 54 miles southeast of Seattle. MT. Rainier stands at an elevation of 14‚411 feet and is very topographically
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