...The most certain threat to La Plata County and the City of Durango is Non-WUI Wildfire, but the magnitude is limited. The highest risk to La Plata County and the City of Durango is WUI Wildfire which also has the most catastrophic magnitude. The next highest risk to both is a severe flood. These risks are also have a high likelihood of being exacerbated by technical hazards such as extended power failure, significant communications/infrastructure break-down, major failure of pipeline or energy production facility, or train derailment or railroad closure. The La Plata County Hazard Mitigation Plan (LPCHMO) identifies Federal and Emergency Declaration History in La Plata County through 2009. It is interesting to note that out of the eleven...
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...different areas such as: Areas of environmental concerns, mission- related environmental risks and Potential effects of environmental factors on missions and operations. 1-. Areas of Environmental Concerns: A-.Hazardous Waste (HW): Units must • Have a collection and turn in point • Keep a cleanup, report and document any hazardous spill properly. • Transport all HW according to local and installation procedures. B-.Hazardous material (HM): Units must • Report the location of any unexploded ordnance. • Conduct maintenance involving that HM only after being trained. • Maintain a current inventory and a material safety data sheet (MSDS). • Support the Installation Recycling Program. • Remove materials such as expended brass, communication wires, concertina, booby traps, and propellant charts from training sites. • Conduct police calls to collect and dispose of solid-waste materials (trash). • Dispose of liquid waste from kitchens, showers and baths properly. • Avoid entering terrain drainage areas with vehicles unless the area is dry and the ground will support such activities. C-. Noise Pollution; Units must • Avoid tactical maneuvers in erosion susceptible areas and refill fighting positions. • Verify range restrictions with range control. • Brief soldiers on environmental and safety considerations before field training. D-. Water Pollution: • Ensure that soldiers use designated areas to wash vehicles and that they don’t perform maintenance or refuel...
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...Health and Safety Report By Festus Efosa Efosa INTRODUCTION To run a successful business, the company has to maintain the quality of its products and services as well as the productivity of the business. At the same time, health and safety of its employees are also very essential. The way a company does things is dependent on its management system. Health and safety forms an integral part of any business and holds equal importance as production, marketing, and quality, etc. In fact, health and safety have an impact on these functions, so it should be managed along with these functions. Everyone has the responsibility for health and safety but individuals holding managerial and supervisory positions have additional responsibilities in regards to health and safety so that the company can show its duty to care for employees and the society as a whole. MANAGERS RESPONSIBLITIES FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN WORKPLACE Managers and employers handle the management of health and safety according to the law. It is the duty of managers to protect the health and safety of its employees as well as other people who are affected by the business. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 (MHSWR) lay down some of the main responsibilities and duties of persons at work. It emphasizes and places duties on employees to take precautions of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their “acts...
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...tectonics * Result of internal energy of Earth * External processes come from forces on Earth’s surface * Atmospheric effects * Energy from the sun Definitions * Hazard – probability that a specific damaging event will happen within a particular period of time * Risk – a function of the hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacity * Disaster – hazardous event that occurs over a limited time in a defined area * Catastrophe – massive disaster that requires significant amount of money or time to recover Disaster Trends * Recently, there has been an apparent increase in natural disasters * Eg. Japan tsunami, Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Katrina * The United Nations designated the 1990s as the International Decade for Natural Hazards Reduction * [graph] The cost of natural hazards is increasing worldwide, partly b/c world population doubled from 3bill to 6bill in only 40yrs [graph] The cost of natural hazards is increasing worldwide, partly b/c world population doubled from 3bill to 6bill in only 40yrs Mitigation – reduce the effects of something; natural disaster preparation Death and Damage Caused by Natural Hazards * Those hazards that have a great impact on human life may not cause the most property damage * Hazards vary greatly in their ability to cause catastrophe Magnitude and Frequency of Hazardous Events * Impact *...
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...assess and deal with situation without putting themselves, the public or other colleagues at risk of injury or danger. First attending officer must assess the situation to look for hazards, or what could be potential hazards, which could possibly put themselves or any further attending emergency services at risk of danger, therefore further emergency services know what to expect upon arrival. All the emergency services attending the incident must acknowledge the Health and Safety Act, as they don't want cause harm to themselves or anyone near the incident, therefore no more injuries (if any in the first place) or scenes becoming contaminated, which would create more work for the other required specialist units. Health and Safety whilst driving, states that all servicemen/women required to drive to an emergency must undertake an Advanced Driving Course, which ensures that the driver has a better understanding and more skill at driving under pressure at high speeds, in an emergency situation. Another health and safety act that is used when at work is the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act 2002). COSHH is a law that requires employers to control any substances that are or can be hazardous to health. Attending any major incidents such as an road traffic collisions (RTCs) brings hazards and dangers to all of those working in the emergency service, therefore to ensure their safety, all emergency services attending must follow the PPE Regulations at Work Act 1992...
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...commitment from management, providing and building a successful emergency planning program and maintaining the necessary resources will be very difficult. Investing in a preparedness program is essential for maintaining and/or rebuilding your business after a disaster. As many as 40% of businesses affected by a natural or human related disaster never reopen. (Insurance Information Institute.) Larger businesses want their suppliers to have a preparedness plan. These large businesses want to be assured the chain of supply will remain constant during and after any disasters. While being insured will help with some of the loss after a disaster, it does not and will not replace the loss of a customer or customers. Fast and effective communication is a key component during and immediately after a disaster. In today’s world of social media, news is instant and true or not, word is out in literally seconds. News being released this fast, can be good or bad depending on the information. If something false is released to the media, it can be a complete disaster considering shareholders and customers will more than likely be receiving this information without knowing the real story or the other side of the story. If the information released immediately is what the company wants to be released, this can ease the fears of parties involved whether it is customers or shareholders. Finding the right amount of time and money to be invested will be different for each company. There are...
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...Chapter 1 Questions Q2) What made the fly-fix-fly approach unacceptable? What were the first types of programs to seek something better than the fly-fix-fly approach? The fly-fix-fly approach was a way of how engineers and manufacturers used to detect flaws and issues with an aircraft’s design and construction by actually flying the aircraft. Every flight led to a new discovery or a new fixture to a fitting which was something the engineers would work on before it was flown again. This method is commonly known as the trial and error method. After many years of development and with the advancement of technology, programs like space travel and/or nuclear weapons for instance had to be first-time safe which made the fly-fix-fly approach unacceptable. I believe that this approach was made unacceptable because there was a lot of cost involved in actually developing and launching such programs and the advancement of technology such as a wind tunnel for instance which could actually test the aerodynamic capability of a wing without the need for a trial and error type of approach. The first types of programs that were used to seek something better than the fly-fix-fly approach were known as the MIL-STD-882 which stood for the System Safety Program for Systems and Associated Subsystems and Equipment and the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program which was one of the first major formal systems safety efforts. Q4) How did the MORT approach to system safety develop...
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...* 2 out of 2 points | | | What is the minimum safe clearance between cranes and energized power lines operating at 50KV or below? Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | 10 feet | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | Which of the following is NOT part of Heinrich's Domino theory of accident causation?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | d. Distraction by moving vehicle | | | | | * Question 3 2 out of 2 points | | | An electrical conductive connection to the earth which acts as a protective measure is called _____________ Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Grounding | | | | | * Question 4 2 out of 2 points | | | Any one who tells an employer about OSHA inspection in advance can be jailed or fined.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | True | | | | | * Question 5 0 out of 2 points | | | Workers working on scaffolds that are ______ feet above the next lower level shall be protected from falling to that level.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | a. 6 feet | | | | | * Question 6 2 out of 2 points | | | Serious violation carries a mandatory _____________ penalty, which may be adjusted downward. (a) $7,000* (b) $5,000 (c) $10,000 (d) $3,000 Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | $7,000 | | | | | * Question 7 0 out of 2 points | | | During a regular inspection, an OSHA inspector cited an employer for failure to provide...
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...Chapter 23 Haz Mat Study Guide Hazard Types TRACEM: Thermal, Radiological, Asphyxiation, Chemical, Etiological/Biological, Mechanical. Thermal Hazards Elevated Temperature Materials: In a liquid phase at or above 212'F, Intentionally heated heated at or above its liquid phase flash point of 100'F, In a solid phase at or above 464'F. Low Temperatures: Liquefied gases and cryogenic liquids (convert to liquids at or below -130'F) can freeze materials on contact. Radiological Hazards Types of Ionizing Radiation: Alpha (can be stopped by paper or skin), Beta (After traveling 20 feet, can be stopped by a layer of clothing or 0.08 inches of aluminum), Gamma (Can be stopped by 2 inches of lead, 2 feet of concrete, or several feet of earth), Neutron (More penetrating than gamma). Types of Contamination: External, Internal, and Environmental. Asphyxiation Hazards Asphyxiants: Prevent the body from absorbing oxygen. Simple Asphyxiants: Displace oxygen. Chemical Asphyxiants: Prohibit the body from processing available oxygen. Chemical Hazards Poisons/Toxins: Cause injury at the site where they contact the body, Neurotoxins produce systemic effects in the nervous system. Corrosives: Acids (pH less than 7), Bases (pH more than 8), can react violently when mixed with water. Irritants: Cause temporary but sometimes sever inflammation. Convulsants: Cause involuntary muscle contraction. Carcinogens: PVC, Benzene, Asbestos, Arsenic, Nickel...
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...also be described as framework. This is an overall understanding of all hazards in all phases. The second competency is Leadership and Team building, this allows the emergency manager to keep each situation under control and streamline the processes that are meant for successful management of individuals on a team or department. When disaster strikes all individuals need to work as a team and be able to lead. The third competency is Management, individuals need to be able to manage different situations individually or all at the same time. Being able to manage effectively is critical in disaster situations. The fourth competency is Networking and Coordination, being able to talk, communicate and coordinate with other emergency facilities and or resources will allow an effective emergency manager to streamline the processes involved with a disaster. The fifth competency is Integrated Emergency Management this goes one step further then the coordination and networking aspect. It involves other disaster departments with a communities including but not limited to public works and transportation. Everyone needs to work together to keep the community safe especially in times of a disaster. The sixth competency is Key Emergency Management Functions, this covers a wide area, it is composed of Risk Assessment, Planning, Training, Exercising, Emergency Operations Center Operations, Establishing interoperable communications and Applying lessons from previous experiences. The seventh competency...
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...necessary people to get additional resources rolling our way to assist in our recovery effort (American Red Cross, National Guard, electrical, and the water company). I will use the 3 elements to perform safe entry, safe clean up procedures, and hazard assessment by recognition, evaluation, and control. Anticipating and recognizing the need for “assuring access to fresh water and restoring safe sewage handling is an immediate public health need (Lister pg1)”. Power line damages and power outages increase the risk of hazards. My concern would be to prevent or control the spread of infectious diseases. I would make sure the team and all patients who entered the hospital would perform proper hand-washing techniques. I would advise my team to be careful with the water on the first floor. Many floods bring out snakes, other creatures and animals, and even insects that can be a hazard. I would order a team of two to go in and do a quick survey of the second floor to assess the damages. “The walk thru survey is an opportunity to observe the process, tools, equipment, and potential hazards (Nims pg 261)”. As the industrial Hygienist, I will “educate, train, inform, and advise the team at all levels, in all aspects of hazard communication (Nims pg 9)”. In considering what PPE to use I would consult my...
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...happens. Some of the procedures to manage and emergency are generic, and where this is the case they have been included in this manual. Dealing with a serious injury Before you intervene ask yourself the following questions? Is the first aid box clearly located and full with kit. Have you gotten the correct number of first aiders present? Allow the first aiders to take over the responsibility. Is the emergency document procedure up to date? Does everyone present know the emergency services? Does everyone know how to call the emergency services? Does everyone know the address of the business? During the event: The person dealing with the injured party must take all care not to become injured themselves. Communications: Emergency services 112, 999 Health and Safety coordinator Group insurance (DIT) Shop fitting...
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...a number of major documents adopted during the Decade, including, in particular, the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World: Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action, and the text below entitled "A Safer World in the 21st Century: Disaster and Risk Reduction". Both of these were endorsed at the Programme Forum on the International Decade held in Geneva from 5 to 9 July 1999, which also adopted the Geneva Mandate on Disaster Reduction. Learn more about the UN Resolutions and Reports on DRR A Safer World in the 21st Century: Disaster and Risk Reduction Introduction While hazards are inevitable, and the elimination of all risk is impossible, there are many technical measures, traditional practices, and public experience that can reduce the extent or severity of economic and social disasters. Hazards and emergency requirements are a part of living with nature, but human behaviour can be changed. In the words of the Secretary General, "We must, above all, shift from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention. Prevention is not only more humane than cure; it is also much cheaper... Above all, let us not forget that disaster prevention is a moral...
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...Strategic Plan Risk Management FEMA Strategic Plan Risk Management FEMA’s Strategic Plan FY2011 - FY2014 states their mission is, “to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.” (FEMA Strategic Plan, February 2011 p.1) FEMA’s strategic goals are the following: (FEMA Strategic Plan, February 2011 p. 7) 1) Foster a Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management Nationally 2) Build the Nation’s Capacity To Stabilize and Recover From a Catastrophic Event 3) Build Unity of Effort and Common Strategic Understanding among the Emergency Management Team 4) Enhance FEMA’s Ability to Learn and Innovate as an Organization The risks of FEMA’s strategic plan include, but are not limited to,” climate change; the age of critical infrastructure; evolving terrorist threats; global interdependencies; government budgets; technical innovation and dependency; universal access to and use of information; and U.S. demographic shifts.” (FEMA Strategic Plan, February 2011 p. 4) These risks are inherent and are not within FEMA’s control. FEMA must focus on risks that are under their control. Eliminating ‘controllable’ risks can minimize the effects of these inherent risks, and ensure successful execution of their strategic plan. A controllable risk affecting the success of FEMA’s strategic plan is the support and commitment of the entire FEMA organization. ...
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...Each will have their unique purpose to help reduce long-term vulnerabilities in the community. They are local use regulations, structural projects, Natural systems protection, education programs, and prepare and response actions. The local land use will be in in the section detailing building codes, zoning laws, and regulations for capital improvements. Structure and infrastructure projects will include communications around flood-prone areas, structural retrofits, floodwalls and retaining walls. Mitigate Guide noted that FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance program is eligible for grant money to assist communities in creating a plan (Mitigation Guide.org, 2013, section 6, para 1). All plans should also include sections for natural systems protections mitigations, education programs and preparing and responding actions to build a resilient...
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