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- 2. DISASTER • “asituation resulting from an environmental phenomenon or armed conflict that produced stress, personal injury, physical damage, and economic disruption of great magnitude.”
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- 9. Responses to disaster aim to: 1)Reverse adverse health effects caused by the event; 2) Modify the hazard responsible for the event (reducing the risk of the occurrence of another event); 3) Decrease the vulnerability (increase the resiliency) of the society to future events; and 4) Improve disaster preparedness to respond to future events.
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- 12. EARTHQUAKE IT IS THESHAKING OF EARTH SURFACE DUE TO SUDDEN RELEASE OF ENERGY FROM DEEPER LAYERS OF EARTH .
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- 15. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS • FASTEN SHELVESAND DECORATIVE ITEMS PROPERLY TO THE WALLS • HANG HEAVY ITEMS AWAY FROM THE PLACES WHERE PEOPLE SIT • PLACE HEAVY THINGS IN LOWER SHELVES • IDENTIFY SAFE PLACES LIKE UNDER A STRONG TABLE , NEAR CORNERS OF WALLS , OPEN PARKS ETC.
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- 18. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS • check yourselfand others for injuries. provide first aid for anyone who needs it. • check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. if any are damaged, shut off the valves. check for the smell of gas. if you smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the authorities (use someone else's phone). • stay out of damaged buildings. • be careful around broken glass and debris. wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.. • stay away from beaches. tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking. • stay away from damaged areas. • expect aftershocks.
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- 22. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PLAYS IMPORTANTROLE • Work areas, aisles, walkways, stairways, and equipment should be kept clear of loose materials, trash, scraps, etc. • Never block aisles, fire exits, emergency equipment, or alarm pull stations with equipment or materials. • Avoid build up of combustible trash and waste such as paper, wood, cardboard, etc. • Keep use and storage of flammables and combustibles to a minimum. • Clean up all spills such as grease, oil, or water immediately. A delay could result in accidents
- 23. FIRE SAFETY ELECTRICITY ISSUES •Electrical hazards are the cause of numerous workplace fires each year. Faulty electrical equipment or misuse of equipment produces heat and sparks that serve as ignition sources in the presence of flammable and combustible materials. • Examples of common ignition hazards: • overloading circuits • use of unapproved electrical devices • damaged or worn wiring
- 24. FIRE EVACUATION PLAN •If you see smoke or fire in your first escape route, use an alternate way out. If you must exit through smoke, crawl low under the smoke to your exit. • If you are escaping through a closed door, feel the door first using the back of your hand. If it is warm, keep the door closed and use an alternate way out. • If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with the door closed. Signal for help using a bright-colored cloth at the window.
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- 31. Detecting a gasleak – what are the symptoms? The most obvious sign of a leak is the smell of gas. You could also be feeling ill as a result of a gas leak. The symptoms include: •Feeling lightheaded •Dizziness •Nausea •Headaches If you’re suffering from these symptoms and suspect a leak, you should go outside immediately. If you feel better in fresh air, you could be suffering from the effects of a gas leak.
- 32. WHAT TO DOIN CASE OFWHAT TO DO IN CASE OF GAS LEAKGAS LEAK • Open doors and windows as soon as possible • Turn off the main supply if possible • Breath from nose • Keep a wet cloth on mouth • Kneel down as much as possible