Hazard prevention

emergency management Comprehensive: emergency management should be comprehensive. This means that it should take precautions in all aspects in which disasters can occur. This principle entails full details on hazards, phases, impacts and everyone involved. In terms of hazards, all hazards should receive thorough assessment to ensure that no loopholes are left behind. In terms of phases, the emergency management should look at the four stages of emergency management which include mitigation,…

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BASED CASE STUDY ON A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE CONTENTS I. Introduction II. Problem Statement: III. Literature Review IV. Conclusion Introduction Previous papers propose that emergencies are accidents and therefore are unforeseen. While the term emergency implies a condition of urgency and need, and thus implies lack of preparation and need for response, this view is not accurate. While the incidence of accidents leads to crises, it is not possible to use…

Disaster plans are a very important part of designing a security plan. Disasters come in several types. There are physical disasters like earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, and floods. Then you have non-physical such as data breaches and system failures. In order for us to complete our security plan we need to create a disaster plan to help us should an unfortunate event occur. The first step in creating a disaster plan is to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA). To conduct a BIA, we must…

under the corporate umbrella. For accountability purposes the protective program must be transparent and include all employees and community members in order to build a bond of trust. Preparedness should be purposeful in developing resistance to hazards and the ability to respond to return to business as normal as soon as possible. Appropriate preparation to protect the company, the employees and the community should incorporate the participation of public health professionals for their…

Frequently, fire departments are the first resources to respond when a severe weather disaster strikes. Sometimes these weather-related incidents happen without warning, but often occur during normal yearly weather patterns and can be anticipated and planned. Typically, most operational challenges that firefighters may face during these weather-related incidents can be overcome through emergency operation planning (EOP). Acknowledging yearly weather patterns in conjunction with risk assessments…

according reverse psychology everyone wants to do something that people tell them not to do. This not only leads to danger, but also unhealthy relationships because of the lack of good communication. As society and parents overly caution their kids about hazards, the communication gap widens between them just like Icarus was unduly apprised of the delicate wings. Icarus took a humongous risk by not listening to his father and…

release of a chemical weapon on a city. However, there are some general risks that first responders may encounter in most cases. These risks can include hazards as they approach the scene, the rescue and recovery effort, and suspect apprehension. While responding to a terrorist event the first responder may encounter many potential hazards. First and fore most the responder must get to the scene quickly and safely. That means they are most likely driving at a high rate of speed which can…

Demographics of Social Vulnerability It is important to ensure that the emergency management agency take all hazards and vulnerabilities in to consideration when planning for a disaster. Disasters occur when an extreme event exceeds a community’s ability to cope with that event (Lindell, Prater, & Perry, 2006, p. 153). Hazard exposure, physical vulnerability, and social vulnerability should specifically be taken into consideration because they can have dire effects on the impact in the disaster.…

Working on cars are dangerous and can be harmful to anyone who isn't taking the correct safety precautions using tools such as, grinders and other equipment. Automotive technician’s put their health and their lives in jeopardy each time they're working on vehicles. In the automotive industry far as workers, they have to be cautious about working on drum brakes and clutch assemblies. In the Automotive Industry using a grinder is an important part of a technician's work. Their are some safety…

Taking risks Final Graph By Joshua Belk Would you rather live through life cautious and worried, or take a risk every day? Personally, I would go with the second option and you should too! Taking a risk is a stepping stone in your life. If you just stay cautious about every little thing, then you’re not going to learn a lot. You can’t be perfect, you have to take risk in life. It benefits in many ways, and I’ll explain a few. For starters, taking risks allow you learn from any mistakes.…