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Group Report

OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
Presented By:
POWERNAPS
To promote and maintain the highest degree of physical, mental,
and social well-being of workers in all occupations
WHAT IS
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH?
According to the World
Health Organization,
Occupational Health is an area of work in
public health to promote and maintain the
highest degree of physical, mental, and social
well-being of workers in all occupations.
OBJECTIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
The World Health 1. The maintenance and promotion of
workers' health and working capacity.
Organization
2. The improvement of working conditions
(WHO) outlines and the working environment to
specific become conducive to safety and health.
objectives for 3. The development of work organization
Occupational and working cultures that should reflect
essential value systems adopted by the
Safety and Health, undertaking concerned, and include
emphasizing a effective managerial systems, personnel
holistic approach policy, principles for participation, and
to a healthy voluntary quality-related management
practices to improve occupational
workplace:
safety and health.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY VS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Occupational Safety covers the risk factor in
your workplace, and potential safety hazards
that could possibly cause injury.
Occupational Health, on the other hand, looks
at potential health concerns and wellbeing. Think
of Safety as an employee’s physical well-being,
and Health as everything else, including mental
health.
OCCUPATIONAL
Workplace
refers to the setting or space in which a

ENVIRONMENT VS
person performs their job duties. It is the
combination of three vital elements –
Physical Environment, Working Conditions,
and Company culture.

WORKPLACE Occupational Environment


tends to focus more on the job-specific
aspects and safety issues related to different
occupations. It often emphasizes the health
and safety aspects of the workplace,
particularly as they relate to occupational
roles and the potential hazards associated
with specific types of work.
WORKPLACE
HEALTH
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
defines workplace health as a coordinated
and comprehensive set of health
promotion and protection strategies
implemented at the worksite that includes
programs, policies, benefits, environmental
supports, and links to the surrounding
community designed to encourage the
health and safety of all employees
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
01
Exposure
the condition of being subjected to something (such as environmental conditions or
substances) that can have an effect on health, usually over a period of time.

02
Acute Exposure
symptoms appear immediately and are often intense, requiring immediate attention.

03
Chronic Exposure
prolonged contact to harmful substances, often leading to health effects that develop slowly
and last long.
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES

04
Latency Period
describe the delay before the onset of effects resulting from exposure

05
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
a situation where people in a building suffer from symptoms of illness or feel unwell for no
apparent reason.
HEALTH HAZARDS
Health hazards are caused by any chemical or
biological exposure that interacts adversely with
organs within our body, causing illnesses or
injuries.
The degree of the hazard depends on the length of
exposure time and the amount or quantity of the
chemical agent. This is considered to be the dose of a
substance, collectively known as dose of substance.
A chemical is labeled as a poison if it causes significant
harmful effects or disrupts bodily functions.
A health hazard may produce serious and immediate
(acute) effects and symptoms. It may cause long-term
(chronic) problems or may have a long period between
exposure and the occurrence of the disease or illness
(latency period).
HEALTH HAZARDS
Dose is the combined effect of multiple
chemicals interacting to significantly increase
the risk of harm to the body, known as a
synergistic effect.
Dose is also the most important factor determining
whether or not someone will have an adverse effect
from a chemical exposure. Two components that
make up dose are as follows:
1. The length of exposure, or how long someone is
exposed—1-hour, 1 day, 1 year, 10 years, etc.
2. The quantity of substance in the air (concentration),
how much someone gets on the skin or breathes
into the lungs, and/or the amount eaten or ingested.
QUICK RECAP:

True or False: Any chemical is a poison.


HEALTH HAZARD PREVENTION
Occupational illnesses have some unique features that can be attributed to the
underreporting of them. The following is some information about occupational
illnesses:
They are more difficult to recognize or diagnose.

There is often a latency period between exposure and the


occurrence of symptoms.

There is not always a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

Root or basic causes are not clearly apparent.

It is difficult to determine a sequence of events.


HEALTH HAZARD PREVENTION
As with any problem, goals must set forth in order to address long-term
prevention. In the arena of prevention, the objectives for Healthy People 2020 are
as follows:

Reduce the rate of injury and illness cases involving days away
from work due to overexertion or repetitive motion.

Reduce pneumoconiosis.

Reduce the proportion of workers with elevated blood lead


concentration from occupational exposure.

Reduce occupation skin diseases or disorders among full-time


workers.
HEALTH HAZARD PREVENTION
As with any problem, goals must set forth in order to address long-term
prevention. In the arena of prevention, the objectives for Healthy People 2020 are
as follows:

Reduce new cases of work-related noise-induced hearing loss.

Increase the proportion of employees who have access to


workplace programs that prevent or reduce employee stress
IDENTIFYING HEALTH HAZARDS
Five types of Health Hazards

Arise from excessive airborne concentrations of mists, vapors, gases, or solids


that are in the form of dusts or fumes. In addition to the hazard of inhalation,
many of these materials may act as skin irritants or may be toxic by absorption
Chemical Hazard
through the skin. Chemicals can also be ingested, although this is not usually the
principal route of entry into the body.
Example: battery acid and solvents.

Include excessive levels of nonionizing and ionizing radiations, noise, vibration,


Physical Hazard
and extremes of temperature and pressure.

Include improperly designed tools or work areas. Improper lifting or reaching,


Ergonomic Hazard poor visual conditions, or repeated motions in an awkward position can result in
accidents or illnesses in the occupational environment.
IDENTIFYING HEALTH HAZARDS
Five types of Health Hazards

Include insects, molds, fungi, viruses, vermin (birds, rats, mice, etc.), and bacterial
contaminants (sanitation and housekeeping items such as potable water, removal
Biological Hazards of industrial waste and sewage, food handling, and personal cleanliness can
contribute to the effects from biological hazards). Biological and chemical
hazards can overlap.

Anything that impacts the health of workers and is part of the overall work
environment, and it is considered by most professionals to be ergonomically
Workplace Stress
related and to put the worker at risk of accidents and stress-related health
problems.
HOW TO FIND AND INVESTIGATE HEALTH
HAZARDS?
Finding health hazards is an investigative
process entailing a systematic approach that
requires that many facets and information
need to be reviewed, such as the following:
Prepare a list of known health hazards in
the workplace based upon records and
events.
Review the total facility, floor plans, and
work process diagrams to identify health
hazard sources and locations.
HOW TO FIND AND INVESTIGATE HEALTH
HAZARDS?
Finding health hazards is an investigative
process entailing a systematic approach that
requires that many facets and information
need to be reviewed, such as the following:
Interview workers, supervisors, and managers to
identify known and suspected health hazards not
already on the list.
Make use of the five senses, and use an industrial
hygienist if validation of your observations is needed.
The industrial hygienist can perform accurate sampling
as well as give expert advice.
QUICK HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST
What chemical substances are produced, used, handled, stored, or shipped in the
workplace?
Are any vapors, gases, dusts, mists, or fumes present (including chemical by-
products of work processes)?
Are biological substances (such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, dusts, molds, and
fungi) present in the workplace, the ventilation systems, and other components of
the physical plant?
Are physical agents (energy sources strong enough to harm the body, such as
electric currents, heat, light, vibration, noise, and radiation) present?
Are temperature extremes present?
QUICK HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST

Do ergonomic hazards exist—such as work requiring lifting, awkward posture,


repetitive motions, excessive muscular force, or computer use?
Could any work processes, tools, or equipment cause health hazards (such as back
injuries, soft tissue injuries, whole-body vibration, hearing loss, infections, and so
forth)?
Could departures from safe work practices cause illnesses?
Can any potential health hazards be detected with the senses (smell, taste, touch,
hearing, and sight)?
Is there a presence of harmful stress in the workplace?
Are there any complaints from workers about workplace-related health problems?
ICE BREAKER
Identify what type of health hazard
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VALUE BASED
SAFETY & OFF-
THE-JOB SAFETY
state of being free from harm or danger in the workplace
SAFETY
Safety refers to the state of being free from harm or danger in the
workplace. It encompasses the protection of employees from risks,
hazards, and potential accidents that may arise during the course of
their work activities.

SAFETY AS A VALUE
an ethic that governs how an individual perceives safety
and safety-related conduct, whether at work, in public, or at
home. In the workplace, this implies that safety is not just
recognized as a high priority alongside productivity; rather,
it is an ethic that dictates everything people do—safety is
never compromised
SAFETY AS A CHOICE OR COMPLIANCE

| Safety as a CHOICE
It highlights the individual's obligation to prioritize
safety in their actions and decisions. It understands
that safety is more than simply a collection of rules
or processes to follow; it is also a mentality and
behavior that individuals choose to embrace.

it is in your heart and mind


you set the standard higher
you do it because it is the right thing to do
SAFETY AS A CHOICE OR COMPLIANCE

| Safety as a COMPLIANCE
It refers to following the rules, regulations, standards,
and policies that have been developed to safeguard
people's safety and health at work. Compliance with
security regulations is viewed as a legal requirement
and a way to avoid penalties or liabilities.

is on paper
someone else sets the standard
generally delegated to the "safety person”
RESULTS OBTAINED BY FOLLOWING THE SAFETY
AS A CHOICE OR COMPLIANCE

No accidents, injury or property


Insurance costs can be reduced Reduced business interruptions
damage

Employees are more efficient and


Employee’s moral is improved
productive
OFF-THE-JOB SAFETY
It refers to the promotion of safety practices and behaviors outside of the workplace, with an emphasis on
reducing injuries and accidents during employees' personal time.

IMPORTANCE OF OFF-THE-JOB SAFETY

01
Reduced risk of injury and sickness: Less injury or
illness can increase workers' capacity to execute
their jobs successfully and efficiently.

02
Improved health and well-being: By avoiding
chronic illnesses, increasing physical fitness, and
boosting the immune system.

03
Increased productivity and morale: By lowering
absenteeism, boosting focus, and encouraging
cooperation and collaboration.
OFF-THE-JOB SAFETY
It refers to the promotion of safety practices and behaviors outside of the workplace, with an emphasis on
reducing injuries and accidents during employees' personal time.

IMPORTANCE OF OFF-THE-JOB SAFETY

04
Improved work-life balance: Allowing people to
enjoy their spare time, hobbies, and family activities
without worrying about work-related dangers.

05
Stress and anxiety are reduced by increasing their
mental health, emotional stability, and coping
abilities.
COMMON OFF THE JOB INJURY TYPES &
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Car Accidents Slips, Trips, and Falls

one of the top causes of off-the-job injuries, resulting in


It can happen at home, during leisure activities, or while
fractures, concussions, whiplash, and internal injuries.
exercising outside, resulting in fractures, sprains, head
injuries, and bruising.
Preventive Measures:
Practice defensive driving practices such as remaining
Preventive Measures:
attentive, following traffic regulations, and avoiding
Use proper safety equipment such as helmets,
distractions like texting or using a phone while driving.
harnesses, and sturdy boots.
Always wear a seatbelt and make sure other
Keep pathways, staircases, and outdoor spaces free of
passengers do the same.
clutter and impediments.
Avoid driving when under the influence of alcohol or
Clean up spills.
drugs.
Practice decent housekeeping.
Maintain your cars correctly, including regular
inspections, tire checks, and service.
COMMON OFF THE JOB INJURY TYPES &
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Cuts and Lacerations Strains & Sprains

It can occur during physical activity, sports, or home


It can occur during domestic jobs, DIY hobbies, or leisure
chores, causing muscle injuries, ligament damage, and
activities, leaving wounds that may require stitches or
joint discomfort.
medical treatment.
Preventive Measures:
Preventive Measures:
Warm up appropriately before beginning physical
When working with sharp objects or instruments,
activities or sports to prepare your muscles and joints.
always use proper safety gear, such as gloves and eye
To avoid strains and back problems, use correct lifting
protection.
methods such as knee bends and leg lifts.
When using knives, scissors, or power tools, always
Take pauses and prevent overexertion while
follow the manufacturer's safety recommendations.
performing repetitive work or engaging in lengthy
Maintain and store tools and equipment appropriately
physical exercise.
and safely.
Wear suitable footwear with excellent support and
When cutting or slicing, use caution and prevent
traction to lessen the possibility of slipping, tripping,
distractions that might result in an accident.
and falling.
COMMON OFF THE JOB INJURY TYPES &
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Burns

It can occur while cooking, grilling, using hot appliances, or


participating in outdoor activities such as camping or bonfires,
resulting in thermal, chemical, or electrical burns.

Preventive Measures:
When handling hot items, liquids, or surfaces, use caution and
always wear oven mitts or pot holders.
Keep children away from hot appliances and cooking areas,
and keep them under careful supervision during any activities
that involve fire or heat.
When using pyrotechnics, barbecues, or camping stoves,
always follow the safety instructions and recommendations
provided.
Store flammable items, chemicals, and fire-starting equipment
in a secure location away from heat sources and open flames.
RISK AREAS: RESIDENCES, PUBLIC
PLACES, ROADS, AND HIGHWAYS
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading
cause of unintentional injuries and
deaths for people aged 1-33, with
nearly 36,000 fatalities and over 3.5
million injuries each year. To reduce
your risk, consider the following:
COMMON CAUSES OF MOTOR
VEHICLE CRASHES Distracted driving
Teen driving
Lack of safety belts
Child passenger safety
Safety for children in and around
vehicles
Impaired driving
Aggressive driving
Risks associated with mature
driving
PERSONAL SAFETY IN RESIDENCES
AND PUBLIC PLACES
Stay aware of potential dangers
and always have a plan for
emergencies.
Use good judgment and trust
your instincts.
Be aware of your surroundings,
especially in unfamiliar or
potentially risky areas.
PERSONAL SAFETY IN RESIDENCES
AND PUBLIC PLACES
Carry a cell phone for
emergencies.
Choose well-lit streets when
walking at night and, if possible,
walk with a friend.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Health practice refer to those actions
by which individuals can prevent
diseases and promote self-care, cope
with challenges, and develop self-
reliance, solve problems and make a
choices that enhance health.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Principle
A comprehensive health-care waste management policy
should focus on the safety and well-being of workers
involved in handling, treating, storing, and disposing of
medical waste. The key elements to ensure effective
implementation include:

Continuous Monitoring
Proper Training
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational Health Program
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Worker's Protection
Handling health-care waste involves potentially
hazardous materials across various stages, including
production, segregation, transportation, treatment, and
disposal. To protect workers from personal injury, a
comprehensive risk assessment is crucial. This
assessment identifies necessary safety measures to
prevent or minimize exposure to hazardous materials or
other risks, ensuring exposure stays within safe limits.
Following the assessment, proper training must be
provided to all personnel.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Protective Clothing
The type of protective clothing depends on the risk
associated with health-care waste. Essential items for all
personnel who collect or handle health-care waste include:
Health and Safety Practices: Safety training for
health-care personnel and waste workers.
Helmets: With or without visors, depending on the
operation.
Face Masks: Based on the specific operation.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Protective Clothing
Eye Protectors: Safety goggles, depending on the
operation.
Overalls (Coveralls): Obligatory for full-body
protection.
Industrial Aprons: Required for additional protection.
Leg Protectors/Industrial Boots: Mandatory for foot
and leg safety.
Gloves: Disposable for medical staff, heavy-duty for
waste workers.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Management Practice
Effective management practices can reduce risks for
personnel handling health-care waste. Key practices
include:
Waste Segregation: Separate different types of waste
into specific containers or bags to clarify the risk
associated with each type.
Appropriate Packaging: Ensures waste does not spill
and protects workers from contact with hazardous
materials.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Principle
Waste Identification: Use distinct packaging and
labeling for easy recognition of waste types and
sources.
Secure Storage: Restrict access to authorized
personnel, prevent infestation by pests, and avoid
contamination of surrounding areas.
Safe Transportation: Minimizes the risk of workers'
exposure to waste during transit.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Special Precautions for Clearing
up Spillages and Potentially
Hazardous Substances
For cleaning up spillages of body fluids or other
potentially hazardous substances, particularly if there is
any risk of splashing, eye protectors and masks should
be worn, in addition to gloves and overalls.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Cytotoxic Safety
Senior pharmacists in health-care establishments should
oversee the safe use of cytotoxic drugs. In large
oncology hospitals, a full-time Genotoxic Safety Officer is
often appointed to supervise the safe management of
cytotoxic waste.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Cytotoxic Safety
Essential measures for minimizing exposure include:

Written Procedures: Define safe working methods for


each process.
Data Sheets: Provide information on potential hazards,
based on supplier specifications.
Emergency Response Procedures: Outline steps to
take in case of spillage or other occupational accidents.
Education and Training: Ensure all personnel involved
in handling cytotoxic drugs are properly trained and
informed.
SAFETY AS RELATED
TO HEALTH PRACTICES
Response to Injury and Exposure
A program of response should be established that
prescribes the actions to be taken in the event of injury
or exposure to a hazardous substance. All staff who
handle health-care waste should be trained to deal with
injuries and exposures.
ICE BREAKER:
PICTOWORD

— the —
ICE BREAKER:
PICTOWORD
ICE BREAKER:
PICTOWORD
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RATIONALE FOR
DISASTER PREVENTION
AND LOSS CONTROL
a sudden ecological phenomenon of sufficient magnitude to require
external assistance
WHAT IS DISASTER?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a disaster
as “a sudden ecological phenomenon of sufficient
magnitude to require external assistance”. It is also
defined as any event, typically occurring suddenly, that
causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human
life, or deterioration of health.
WHAT IS
PREVENTION?
Is defined as those activities taken to
prevent a natural phenomenon or
potential hazard from having harmful
effects on either people or economic
assets.

Principal Objectives of Prevention


Save lives, Reduce economic disruption,
decrease vulnerability/increase capacity
Decrease chance/level of conflict
TYPES OF DISASTERS
01 Natural Disaster
occurs as the result of the action of
the natural forces and tends to be
accepted as unfortunate, but
inevitable.

02 Stem
Manmade Disaster
from human activities like
explosions, fires, industrial accidents,
and conflicts, with the potential for
high casualties and widespread
damage.
ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION OF DISASTERS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Sudden-onset disasters include floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, tidal waves,


tropical storms, volcanic eruptions, and landslides.
2. Slow-onset disasters: Develop gradually, such as droughts, famine, and
environmental degradation.
3. Industrial/technological disasters result from a society’s industrial and
technological activities that lead to pollution, spillage, explosions, and fires.
4. Complex emergencies are usually man-made, with multiple contributing factors.
They often follow wars between states, internal conflict, and, increasingly, terrorist
acts.
5. Epidemic diseases are those diseases that normally do not occur in stable
communities but have the potential to spread under certain conditions.
PHASES OF DISASTER
Pre-emergency phase Impact and flight phase Acute phase

Involves risk assessment and Occurs when a disaster strikes, Focuses on establishing critical services
preparedness activities before a triggering displacement and immediate and understanding the evolving causes
disaster strikes. humanitarian response. of displacement.

Repatriation phase Rehabilitation or


reconstruction phase
Involves the return of displaced Shifts focus towards long-term recovery
individuals to their place of origin, either and development efforts to rebuild
voluntarily or with assistance. communities and infrastructure.
PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES
Emergencies
unpredictable events that require swift and effective response strategies.

Planning for emergencies


the course of action a company takes in order to minimize the effects of an
incident or crisis. The main objective of emergency planning is to reduce
injuries, protect the community and maintain business continuity.

|
PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY PLANNING
Protection of Life and Property Coordination and Collaboration
Risk Reduction Minimization of Disruption
Preparedness and Readiness Community Resilience
TYPES OF EMERGENCIES AT WORK PLACE
1. Specific Emergency – If an accident/incident takes place
in any one of the specified area in the factory.

2. On-Site Emergency – If an accident/incident takes place in


a factory, its effects are confined to the factory premises,
involving only the persons working in the factory.

3. Off-Site Emergency – If the accident such that it affects


inside the factory are uncontrollable and it may spread out
outside the factory premises.
EMERGENCY PLAN

Establish Planning Form a dedicated team comprising individuals with relevant expertise to oversee
Team the development and implementation of the emergency plan.

Test the Plan by Regularly conduct drills and exercises to stimulate emergency situations and
Conducting Drills evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, identifying areas for improvement.

Continuosly evaluate and refine the emergency plan based on lessons learned
Improve the Plan
from drills,real-life incidents, and feedback, ensuring adaptability and readiness to
Continuously
address evolving risks.
EMERGENCY PLAN
Implement the Plan Execute the plan by acquiring necessary equipment, establishing communication
Obtain Equipment channels, and providing training to personnel on emergency response
Communicate and procedures.
Train

Assess the Risk Conduct a thorough assessment of potential hazards and vulnerabilities, as well
and Company as the company’s resources and capabilities to effectively respond to
Capabilities emergencies.

Develop the
Collaborate to draft a comprehensive emergency response plan outlining
Emergency
procedures and protocols tailored to various scenarios.
Response Plan
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS
Fire Department Emergency Medical Law Enforcement
Services (EMS)
Police departments handle law
They respond to fires, rescues, and other It provide pre-hospital medical care,
enforcement, crowd control, and
emergencies involving hazardous including ambulance services and
emergency situations involving criminal
materials. responding to medical emergencies.
activity.

Search and Rescue Disaster Response


(SAR) Teams
SAR teams locate and extract individuals
These team provide assistance during
lost or injured in remote or hazardous
the natural or man-made disasters.
environments.
MEANS FOR DECLARING EMERGENCY
01 Emergency Siren
a crucial tool for alerting communities to potential dangers and
guiding them to safety when seconds count. Its loud, distinctive
sound serves as a universal signal for people to stay vigilant and
take necessary precautions during emergencies.

02 Public Address System


a versatile tool for delivering announcements and messages to
large groups of people, serving both everyday communication
needs and emergency situations where clear and timely
information is crucial for public safety.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKPOINTS
Ensure every worker know about alarms/alerts Check alternative communication facilities are
working

Regularly inspect fire equipment’s like fire


extinguishers Replace damaged protective equipment

Emergency number & assembly point locations Provide floor elevation marks and emergency
posts are available at work place. exit signs.

Evacuation route maps at buildings are posted Check first aid boxes at workplace

Inspect spill kits regularly


EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
refer to the predetermined set of actions and protocols
designed to be followed in the event of an emergency
situation. These procedures are put in place to ensure the
safety and well-being of individuals, as well as to minimize
potential damage or harm during emergencies.

Here are some general emergency response


procedures that can be applied to various types
of disasters:

01
Emergency Communication
Establish a clear communication system to notify relevant
authorities, emergency services, and the public about the
disaster. This may involve using sirens, public address systems,
or digital communication channels.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Here are some general emergency response
procedures that can be applied to various types
of disasters:

02
Evacuation Plan
Develop and communicate an evacuation plan that includes
designated evacuation routes, assembly points, and
transportation arrangements for those who require
assistance.

03
Search and Rescue
Train and equip personnel for search and rescue operations to
locate and extract individuals in distress. This may involve
using specialized equipment such as ropes, ladders, and
search dogs.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Here are some general emergency response
procedures that can be applied to various types
of disasters:

04
Medical Assistance
Coordinate medical assistance by setting up first-aid stations,
triage areas, and medical facilities to provide initial treatment
to the injured.

05
Shelter and Supplies
Establish temporary shelters and distribution points for food,
water, and other essential supplies for affected individuals.

06
Security and Crowd Control
Deploy security personnel to maintain order, prevent looting,
and manage crowds during the emergency.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Here are some general emergency response
procedures that can be applied to various types
of disasters:

07
Utilities and Infrastructure
Assess and repair damage to critical infrastructure such as
power lines, water supply systems, and transportation routes
to restore essential services.

08
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Develop plans for long-term recovery and rehabilitation,
including rebuilding infrastructure, providing counseling
services, and supporting affected communities.
QUICK Q&A:
Q: TRUE OR FALSE
1. Planning for emergencies aims to maximize
the effects of an incident or crisis.
2. Off-Site Emergency refers to accidents that
are confined within the factory premises.
QUICK Q&A:
Q: TRUE OR FALSE
3. Search and rescue operations may involve using
specialized equipment such as ropes, ladders, and search
dogs.
THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING!
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