Presented By: What is a Disaster? There is no particular definition for a Disaster. But we can define a disaster as a natural or manmade hazard resulting to physical damage or destruction‚ loss of life‚ or drastic change to the natural environment. Types of Disasters Natural Disasters: Earth quakes Tsunamis Floods Snow storms Manmade Disasters: Fires Nuclear accidents DEFORESTATION War Disaster Management Disaster management is the discipline that involves
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/ 2014 Observations Control measures Timescale Hazards and consequences Immediate and longer term actions 1. Physical Hazards : 1.1 Noise – some machinery was found to be in the hearing protection advisory range yet no signage was found‚ potential hearing damage. 1.2 Wet floors – constant cleaning of machinery was leaving pooled water on the floor causing slip hazards 1.3 Trailing cables – to jet wash and FLT batteries causing trip hazards 1.4 Office chair broken and unsafe – caster missing
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SCOPE AND APPLICATION 3 1. INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 Who has health and safety duties in relation to hazardous chemicals? 5 1.2 The meaning of key terms 6 1.3 What is required to manage the risks of hazardous chemicals? 7 2. HOW TO IDENTIFY HAZARDS 10 2.1 Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 10 2.2 Unlabelled containers 10 2.3 Hazardous chemicals generated or manufactured in the workplace 12 2.4 Chemicals with exposure standards 13 2.5 Hazardous chemical register 13 2.6 Other sources
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OIL AND CHEMICAL PLANT LAYOUT AND SPACING INTRODUCTION Loss experience clearly shows that fires or explosions in congested areas of oil and chemical plants can result in extensive losses. Wherever explosion or fire hazards exist‚ proper plant layout and adequate spacing between hazards are essential to loss prevention and control. Layout relates to the relative position of equipment or units within a given site. Spacing pertains to minimum distances between units or equipment. GE Global Asset Protection
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Located on the shop floor‚ six fluorescent ceiling lamps were burnt out. (29 CFR 1926.596(a)) RAC 3 = Moderate Recommendation: Submit a service order to have the burnt out lamps replaced. c. Company area‚ bldg. 2914. 1) Slip/fall hazard. Stairwell step trends were very slippery due to laminated floor covering. (PL 91-596) RAC 3=Moderate Recommendation: Submit service order to have non slipped resistance strips installed to the step trends. 2) Observation. Normally an office
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NFPA 1006 ® Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications 2008 Edition NFPA and National Fire Protection Association are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association‚ Quincy‚ Massachusetts 02169. Copyright © 2008 National Fire Protection Association®. All Rights Reserved. This edition of NFPA 1006‚ Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications‚ was prepared by the Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications and released
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Man-made disasters Man-made disasters are disasters resulting from man-made hazards (threats having an element of human intent‚ negligence‚ or error; or involving a failure of a man-made system)‚ as opposed to natural disasters resulting from natural hazards. Man-made hazards or disasters are sometimes referred to as anthropogenic. Contents * 1 Sociological hazards * 1.1 Crime * 1.1.1 Arson * 1.2 Civil disorder *
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Paul Hudson 2013 Abstract Snow avalanches are a constant hazard in the Alps‚ threatening tourists and inhabitants. The objective of this thesis is to research the linkages between avalanche danger‚ avalanche mitigation strategies and climate and environmental change in Serfaus‚ Austria. For this purpose‚ it presents a literature review and the application of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) modeled avalanche hazard map. It is found that climate change will cause lower temperatures
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used when needed‚ fire extinguisher is in clear view‚ same as fire blanket‚ the kitchen door is shut to avoid any accident on the steps and anyone coming into the kitchen that shouldn’t be in there‚ there is nothing in the kitchen that could cause a hazard‚ when moving heavy things bend your knees and lift from bottom of your back with a good grip. 2.2). General rules on hygiene that must be followed are things such as‚ washing your hands regularly and in the correct way‚ general kitchen cleaning‚
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Else: 1. Safety Helmet. 2. Safety Shoe. 3. Electrical Rubber Hand Gloves 4. Flash Proof Jacket 5. Safety Google 7. Dust Mask / Respirator 8. Fire Extinguisher |Sr. No. |Steps involved in doing the job |Hazard Identification |Controls - How can the hazards be prevented? |Siemens Safety Dept.| | | |What could go wrong | |Remarks |
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