Hazard

Planning for casualties versus fatalities in a disaster Perry B Keaton Mass Casualty Management Planning - 1 Instructor: Jamie Onion October 13, 2015 Planning for casualties versus fatalities in a disaster-1 Whenever a disaster occurs we are quick to think about the number of fatalities and not the casualties why? Before I answer this statement I am going to give you a brief meaning for both of the words. Causality has several definitions for instance: a person or thing…

Chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological activity as well hazardous material can cause a significant amount of damage at any time. Because they can be airborne and travel throughout the environment, taking many fatalities and causing major damage for a long period of time if not dealt with properly. That's why it is very important that emergency responders stay educated and continue to get the proper training, enabling them to deal with these type situations shall arise making them no to…

3. Design an incident response plan for your home computer if there is a fire exploring actions taken before, during and after the incident (see page 85 in book for a hint). An incident response plan is a list of instructions or guidelines that prepares the user what to in case there is an attack or security breach. An attack may be anything from a virus attack, power failure, fire, burst water pipe, to an ISP failure. The best solution would be to handle the situation in which the least…

When hauling a boat, it is vitally important that you keep safety at the top of your list of priorities. There are some guidelines that you should always follow when towing a boat with your own personal vehicle. #1 Make Sure The Weight Is Distributed Evenly You are not going to be hauling an empty boat around. You are going to have fuel, equipment and water on your boat. All of these supplies are heavy. Make sure these supplies are distributed evenly on your boat. You don’t want to stack up all…

Preparedness: Being prepared for a tornado can be the crucial difference that may lead to survival and less damage. It is extremely important that all citizens are prepared for any possible problems that may arise during the tornado. Several precautions have been grouped into the following categories: Preparing homes, preparing families, and Forecasts. Taking a few minutes to prepare homes for a tornado can be a huge difference in the aftermath of a tornado. In most cases, citizens do not have…

In the event of a crisis, do you already have a plan? Have you shared this plan with your staff? Do you periodically execute your plan to ensure familiarity amongst your employees? Think Fast, Work Smart and Make Informed Decisions Have you ever wondered how first responders are able to calmly and effectively deal with crises? When they are not amidst a crisis, they are getting ready for one. If a crisis occurs at your place of business, you could essentially be the first responder. Some…

Situational awareness is very critical in dealing with emergency management and the planning process. One must always be prepared and ready in case of an emergency and/or a crisis. Both could be deadly depending on the circumstances and if you respond within a timely manner. Situational awareness is the best action anyone can take against accidents. Being alert of your current situation and thinking ahead of what may happen in the future is a must and essential for your survival. Communication…

‘Tectonic hazard profiles determine the way in which people and governments respond to hazards.’ Discuss. (Total 70 marks) Plan Definition of tectonic hazard, plate movements, LEDCs, MEDCs, responses, people and governments (human responses)…

First is hazard identification. This is the process of examining each work area and work task for the purpose of identifying all the hazards which are “inherent in the job”. Work areas include but are not limited to machine workshops, laboratories, office areas, agricultural and horticultural environments, stores and transport, maintenance and grounds. Second is risk identification, once a hazard to health and safety has been identified, the risk associated with that hazard must be examined. As…

One reason that workplace hazards is important because of the toxic exposures. These agents have been associated with mutagenic, teratogenic, and carcinogenic effects as well as adverse effects such as irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes or acute allergic reactions ("Environmental Hazards for the Nurse as a Worker" 1995). For example, these can be things such as cancer drugs, just like those drugs do, the toxins get in to your body and slowly start breaking down until death.…