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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness is a safety topic that is imperative to all types of industries, such as; Construction, Customer Service, Driving, Food/Package Goods, General Service, Health Care, Home Safety, Hospitality, Industrial /Manufacturing, Municipalities, Office Safety, Pharmaceutical/Bio Science, Retail, School Bus, Truck Driving, Utilities and Warehousing

This is a very important subject as every business could experience some type of emergency crisis from fire or a natural disaster. Emergency preparedness will help to minimize human suffering, together with property and economic losses caused by such hazardous events. Any business would be wise to proceed, step by step, through a process to develop an appropriate emergency plan. Company rules and procedures should be easy to understand and perform. But more importantly, workers must be encouraged and trained to buy into the company’s emergency planning, designed to protect their safety. They must understand that forethought, planning and compliance will help everyone survive any unforeseen disaster.

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# S1105
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Emergency! Emergency! D'Oh, they put me on hold.

In a time of crisis, ACTION is the key word. This step-by-step guide will ensure employees understand their part in the company’s emergency response plan and the IMMEDIATE ACTION THEY MUST TAKE. When everyone responds positively, injuries can be reduced and lives saved.
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# S1102
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Remain calm and survive!

In an emergency evacuation, everybody’s safety is the prime concern. This guide provides an emergency plan framework including how to highlight escape routes, sound the alarm, start the evacuation and complete employee assembly. Then it goes much further discussing what actions to take for any critical plant operations that should not be left unattended.
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# 236
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Pandemics – Including Influenza

Don’t Put it Off, Get Vaccinated! H1N1 flu virus is causing panic in some areas, no worry in others.  For the public it is a debate.  For businesses time lost to debate is not an acceptable risk. What is known is that the H1N1 swine flu is affecting younger and healthier people; it’s contagious and spreads when germs enter the nose, eyes, or throat. Want to gamble? Bet on a horse race.


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# 229
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In case of fire, Know your nearest exit.

This Outline on fire safety emphasizes the point that if you are not directly involved with fighting the fire, to move out quickly. It also talks about critical machinery shutdowns and employee assembly checks. Common fire precautions such as escape routes, emergency signals, and safety equipment locations are reviewed. Fires scare everyone, so be prepared.
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# 153
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Do you have a safe escape route?

Get out quickly. But first, sound the alarm. However, if you decide to fight a small fire use the correct alpha rated fire extinguishers. The proper training for the use of these extinguishers is highlighted here together with many other fire prevention measures. An optional item, 'How to deal with Home Fires' is included.
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# 140
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Watch out for people who don’t hear the alarm.

Accounting for everybody’s safety after an evacuation is a major responsibility. Sometimes employees work in unfamiliar noisy surroundings or are using personal protective equipment that could prevent them from hearing an alarm. Teach employees how to operate 'buddy systems' with workers watching out for each other. Visitors may also be present; look out for them too.
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# 113
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Forethought and planning will help us survive a natural; disaster.

We saw it on TV but what would you do if Hurricane Katrina hit your 'neck of the woods'??? An Emergency Action Plan is necessary; you cannot just rely on Government intervention. This topic offers a checklist of questions you never dreamed about so use it wisely to minimize any disaster’s impact!
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# 80
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Fire prevention & emergency evacuation...Be Prepared.

Fire scares everybody - the best response is fire prevention. Here, everybody’s work methods are evaluated when the topic takes direct aim at FIRE PREVENTION. This will help employees understand the do's and don'ts about fire prevention measures in the safety manual. If a fire happens, you will be well prepared.
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# 46
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Know your role in emergency evacuation.

SAVING LIVES is most important should a disaster occur and everyone’s first action should be to hit the alarm. But what’s next if you are in the Chain of Command? Responsibilities may include orderly evacuation, first aid, accounting for factory personnel or critical emergency shutdowns. Reinforce everyone’s understanding of the rules with the information contained here.
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# 22
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Be prepared. Some emergencies give little warning.

Could a disaster hit your plant, completely disrupting everyone’s lives? Of course not, that only happens to other people! If you think that way you need an Emergency Action Plan. This topic disseminates 'How to Knowledge' for creating fast response measures, emergency escape routes and a complete evacuation approach for everybody. PLEASE BE PREPARED!
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