described as the triangle of fire and if the three elements come together‚ a potential fire will occur. Oxygen is generally always present; the other two elements vary depending on the environment. In a working environment fuel is present in four types of groups: Solid fuel Liquid fuel Electrical Gaseous Paper Alcohol gel Computers Propane Cardboard Oils Televisions Butane Textiles Paints Cooking appliances Furnishings Surgical spirits Lighting Fire prevention in the workplace: It is
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9 September 2013 Safety in the Laboratory 2. a) The fire extinguisher should be used when‚ and only when there is a fire. In order to use a fire extinguisher one must pull the pin‚ aim at the fire‚ squeeze the trigger‚ and sweep. b) Whenever chemicals make contact with your eye‚ it is imperative that you go to the eyewash station. This is where you will be able to clean and flush out any chemicals in your eyes in order to prevent any damage. In order to use the eyewash‚ you must push the valve
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Health and Safety. Introduction The quality of health and safety of the environment is greatly affected by the environment itself‚ never more so than in the health care setting‚ where patients and clients may be more vulnerable than in there own homes. Florence Nightangale suggested that patients in health care settings may be harmed just by being there. Health and Safety commission (1992) places a general duty on employers to ensure the health and safety of employees. Infection Control
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personal health and safety A parent’s worst nightmare is for a child to be hurt or abducted by someone. Here are simple tips for children’s health and safety for children of all ages. A parent’s worst nightmare has to be their child being hurt or abducted by a stranger. When dealing with a small child‚ there is little they can do to get away from an adult who has decided upon a hurtful course of action. There are precautions that can be taught to children that will improve their safety and chances of
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Safety Slogans Poster Submitted By:- Mishra Abhishek H. (PPC Dept.) 1. Put your money on safety‚ it’s a blue-chip investment. 2. Falling objects can be brutal if you don’t protect your noodle. 3. Those precious fingers don’t ignore. . . Or they could end up on the floor. 4. Protect your back Use a jack. 5. One rung too high and you could die 6. When you’re done messin’ up‚ sweep your darn resin up 7. The hotter it gets on the outside‚ the more water you need
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MANAGING ACROSS CULTURES IN A BIG FOUR CONSULTING FIRM Peter Massingham University of Wollongong Abstract This case examines how a big four consulting firm reviewed the performance of two of its Asian practices. It explores how the review was conducted‚ the findings‚ and how the outcomes were communicated. It reveals the challenges faced by Western managers in telling Eastern managers they need to improve their performance. The case is about cross cultural management and organisational structure
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* SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) Convention - Established in 1914 after the Titanic disaster ‚ put in force in 1915. * The Convention in force today is sometimes referred to as SOLAS‚ 1974‚ as amended. * The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction‚ equipment and operation of ships‚ compatible with their safety. * Fire * Fire Defined: Heat & light that result from the combustion of materials * It’s useful as long as we’re
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I have chosen these responses safety‚ security‚ seeking help‚ serious injuries and alerting for help and have them in this order because they are in order of top priority to help the casualty who has been hit by a car outside the residential care home. I chose to have safety as top priority response as it is really important that the casualty and your safety is the number one priority in dealing with the accident if it is on a dangerous and busy road for example. I then chose to have security as
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Argentina is a very delightful place. The country of Argentina is much different from the United States in many ways. They have beautiful nature and geography. Argentina has diverse climate and vegetation. Argentina has many different landforms that benefit them in many ways. They also have many major landforms that have pretty sights to see. Argentina is also a very big country. The location of Argentina is a great location with great weather. They have a shape that isn’t that similar to any other
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QCF641 | Conforming to General Health‚ Safety and Welfare in the Workplace | 1.4 | State why and when health and safety control equipment‚ identified by the principles of protection‚ should be used relating to types‚ purpose and limitations of each type‚ the work situation‚ occupational use and the general work environment‚ in relation to:– collective protective measures– personal protective equipment (PPE)– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)– local exhaust ventilation (LEV). |
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