Risk can be explained in various ways‚ so long as it combines a hazard with the probability of a specified outcome or multiple outcomes. Risk is the product of a possibility of loss‚ misfortune or simply an accident and the probability that this hazard occurs. Police officers and fire fighters‚ for example have their own personal safety compromised on multiple occasions. This is why before becoming a part
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and the nation is a vital part of a preparedness system (Components of National Preparedness System‚ n.d.). Second‚ is estimating capability requirements where each community‚ organization‚ and level of government must consider single threats or hazards as well as a full range of risks that might be faced (Components of National Preparedness System‚ n.d.). Third‚ is building and sustaining capabilities where needed capabilities can be analyzed‚ and any gaps identified (Components of National Preparedness
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harsh and hazardous working spaces with little medical treatment provided when needed. There are many reports that employees do not have gloves‚ masks or any other protective gear when dealing with harsh chemicals in Nike factories. Along with health hazards‚ there are also many counts of verbal and physical abuse that are stowed upon lesser employees from those in higher positions. One worker at the Taiwanese-operated Pou Chen plant in Sukabumi said a supervisor kicked her last year after making a mistake
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[pic] Figure 1. Three phases of disaster management cycle 1. Pre Disaster Phase Before a disaster (pre-disaster). Pre-disaster activities those which are taken to reduce human and property losses caused by a potential hazard. For example‚ carrying out awareness campaigns‚ strengthening the existing weak structures‚ preparation of the disaster management plans at household and community level‚ etc. Such risk reduction measures taken under this stage are termed
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attention to the child‚ as this may make them feel uncomfortable and different. Blind.The setting should be provided with brail and extra guidance materials for children who are blind. The practioners should also try to keep the classroom tidy and hazard free as this will reduce the risk of injuries. Down syndrome. Settings should offer one to one support to children with Down syndrome and other disabilities‚ they should use gestures and signs and other forms of communication in order to include
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material‚ or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected society to cope using its own resources." A disaster is the product of a hazard such as earthquake or flood with a vulnerable situation which might include communities‚ cities or villages. Without vulnerability or hazard there is no disaster. A disaster occurs when hazards and vulnerability meet. Disaster Management "Disaster Management" is a continuous and integrated process of planning‚ organizing‚ coordinating
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carried out for a wide range of situations in your | |workplace. Prior to any work activities‚ you should carry out your own risk assessment. | Employers must: 1. assess the risks identify workplace hazards – consider what or how things could go wrong identify people who are at risk – who uses the equipment or is working in that area evaluate the risks – the likelihood of an accident‚ injury or damage to health. How serious this could be? 2
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safety 1. Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services 2. Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained and how people in work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely 3. Identify sources of current guidance for planning healthy and safe environments and services 4. Explain how current health and safety legislation‚ policies and procedures are implemented in own work setting or service
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Catastrophic Hazard Control 1. Background Transfield Services is a highly diverse organisation in the work we do‚ geographically and culturally. With this diversity comes an extreme variation in hazards faced on each of our contracts. In recognition of this we are mandating a global process for the identification and control of catastrophic hazards on all our contracts. This initiative is fully supported by the Transfield Services Executive Team‚ has been incorporated into the global business
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risks to safety and health and take action to improve the protection for everyone. Is the process of identifying hazards and assessing the associated risk. A risk assessment is a careful examination of what at work could cause harm to people‚ so it can be reduced and taking precautions to prevent harm. The aim of it is to reduce the hazards and no one gets hurt and injured. Mainly hazards around work will be examined and taken away for no future incident. The result of a risk assessment should help
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