Weather hazards

The need to utilize operable and interoperable communications for response and recovery operations in the event of any type of disasters result in National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) to provide information and guidance in order to assist in planning and coordination to allow responders such as: police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians to effectively communicate and share information in all situation. One of the organizations named in the plan is the Office for…

The era of the Cold War introduced a common practice of risk preparedness through the civil defense model as result of the threat of a nuclear attack from the Soviet Union (Haddow, Bullock, & Coppola, 2014). Although, emergency management in the sense we know today was not fully existent during the cold war, but the principles that that civil defense model was established has carried into modern day. Certain measures were set in place such as identification of bomb shelters to protect…

In conclusion, climate change impacts greatly on weather and human existence, the patterns of extreme atmospheric activities varies from place to place from region to regions. The impact of climate change on health includes the spread and reemergence of infectious diseases made possible by agents that spread infection like vectors e.g mosquito or pathogens, and disease transmission. The climate change phenomenon may have influenced the development, survival, reproduction, and virulent nature…

GEOG 306 Literature Review Introduction Severe weather prediction is an evolving concept that regions adopt through the need for improved documentation and increased understanding of destructive weather-related forces. Extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall, storms or flash floods can considerably damage roads, railways and power lines. Regions focused on reducing impacts from extreme weather are appointing emergency management teams with the primary responsibility to proactively…

mitigation works to shorten the recovery stage and reduce the effects of the disaster itself. INTRODUCTION Mitigation is defined as“a sustained action to reduce or eliminate the risks to people and property from such hazards and their effects” (Haddow, Bullock, Coppola, 2017). Mitigation is different from other…

lives. Hazard assessment is the part of my job routine. Safety of the residents and staff members always comes first. The goal of the hazard assessment is to prevent injuries, accidents, and any other adverse events. I did my hazard assessment audit in this facility. In this report, I will discuss the hazards identified as priorities by my employer, risks and hazards observed during the audit, how my employer address these risks and hazards, and closing with recommendations. Risks and Hazards…

Design Engineers are expected not just to design for the structural integrity of the building but also to consider the buildability of the structures with regard to health, safety and welfare of everybody in the influence of the structures. This consideration should be done prior to construction work, during construction, while the structure is undergoing maintenance and at normal operation time. Health, safety, and welfare also continue throughout the lifespan of the said structure, that is…

potential hazards involved.  Safety approved prescription glasses complete with side shields.  CSA approved safety glasses. Combination of Engineering, Administrative and/or PPE This involves a combination of one or more controls. WORKER PARTICIPATION IN HAZARD CONTROL  Management will actively encourage worker participation in the identification, assessment and control of hazards.  The Alpine Workplace Health and Safety Committee will continuously review the hazard registry and ensure…

Answer 1 Risk assessments is a process where you distinguish risks. Investigate or assess the risk connected with that danger. Decide fitting approaches to dispose of or control the risk. In layman terms, a risk assessment is an in-depth look at your work environment to recognize those things, circumstances, forms, and so forth that may cause any particular harm, especially to individuals. After recognizable proof is made, you assess how likely and serious the risk is, and after that choose…

The fire service has many roles in the community and one of those roles is being a fire inspector. In this scenario, one is the fire inspector for a municipal fire department and a newly planned community if being built. It is the fire inspector duties to ensure that the water supply system is being installed correctly. One will discuss the type of hydrants to be installed, explain why one pick that particular hydrant, state how the hydrants will be tested, and provide spacing requirement…