Introduction: Incident Management System (ICS) refers to a common plan of action to deal with any emergency situation‚ whether natural or man-made so as to save lives‚ minimize loss and effectively handle any related problems Incident Command and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS): NIMS is a standardized system for handling all kinds of domestic incidents in the USA. A definite command structure with separate functional areas of Operations‚ Planning‚ Logistics and finance is followed. Based
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4‚ 2014. QUESTION: “The secondary effects of lithospheric hazards are often more serious than the hazard event itself.” Discuss this statement. [20 marks] The lithosphere is that portion of the outermost part of the earth. It consists of the curst and the upper mantle. A hazard is considered as any threat that has the potential to cause loss of life or injury or damage to property. We can therefore assume that term a lithospheric hazard refers to those that are caused through geological processes
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assessment is identifying a hazard which may cause harm and doing everything possible to stop that hazard hurting anyone‚ for example looking at all toys in the nursery for any broken or very small toys. This is managed in the work setting by caring out a risk assessment. the risk assessment will include a list of any hazards‚ assessing the likelihood of the hazards posing a risk‚ estimating the severity of the consequences and developing an action plan to eliminate the hazards or minimise its affects
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Unit Assignments Unit III Case Study You have been hired as a consultant by your town’s emergency management coordinator to help develop emergency action plans. One of the reasons you were selected is your expertise in using the General Behavior Model (GEBMO) to assess risks. Your first task is to assess the hazardous material risks at a local gas station. The station has one 30‚000-gallon underground storage tank compartmentalized to hold 10‚000 gallons each of the three gasoline grades‚ and
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Unit 7: support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety 1 Know the legislative and policy framework for health and safety 1.1 The aims of my school’s health and safety policy are to make sure that a safe and healthy environment is provided to all children and staff‚ and any visitors that may come to the school‚ and to make sure that every member of the school community knows their role and responsibility for helping maintain the healthy and safe environment. At the school the establishment
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position of person doing check: David Dent Senior Sports Coach PLAYING/TRAINING AREA Check that the area and surroundings are safe and free from obstacles. Is the area fit and appropriate for activity? Yes ( No X (If no‚ please outline the hazard‚ who may be at risk and action taken‚ if any.) Not enough secure overshoot area. Anyone who strays into this area Netting put up ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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are designed to withstand abrasive substances. High-quality rail uniforms give rail workers freedom of movement while they are doing their jobs. Rail workers need to be protected from burns. Flame retardant uniforms project rail workers from fire hazards. Flame retardant coveralls are a necessity. Rail workers should also wear flame retardant shirts and jackets. Base layers keep rail workers warm. High-quality uniforms
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specifically responsible for containing and maintaining such threats. “The mention of the word hazard is associated with a HAZMAT RESPONSE which is usually considered A Fire Department or Emergency Management response iisue” (Byrd‚ n.d.). When there are hazardous materials present‚ Emergency Management response units and fire departments are specifically trained in extensive detail on how to approach and contain such hazards without injury to themselves or others where police officers and other forensic type
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Unit 009 Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Outcome 1 Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting. Policies and procedures are in place to help protect children and adults within the setting. In the UK early year’s settings must comply with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS). This covers all aspects of the welfare of children
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prevented‚ but many types can be avoided‚ and the effects of others can be mitigated. Firstly‚ prevention is first step to deal with disaster occur because Pre-disaster activities are taken to reduce human and property losses caused by a potential hazard. For example‚ building the dam or levee to control flood water‚ so it less effect to people‚ building or livestock and so on. Secondly‚ during the preparedness phase‚ governments‚ organizations‚ and individuals must developed plans in order to save
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