1. Division of Risk Management State of Florida Loss Prevention Program

2.  Identify hazards that lead to an emergency.  Take effective action in emergencies.  Evacuate safely.  Prevent fires.  Respond effectively to fires and releases.

3. Prequiz: How Much Do You Know? © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1012 YYou should always try to put out a workplace fire with an extinguisher rather than evacuating. TThe only workplace hazard that could lead to an emergency is a fire. GGood housekeeping helps prevent workplace fires. EEvacuation of the building is always the proper response for any kind of workplace emergency.

4. Are You Prepared for a Workplace Emergency?  Would you know how to survive this?

5.  Alarms.  Hazard evaluation.  Evacuation procedures.  Training.  Exit routes.

6.  Individuals in charge.  Evacuation procedures.  Fire hazards and prevention.  Fire response procedures.  Fire protection equipment.  Response procedures for other emergencies.  Training information. © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1012

7. ▪ Fuel. ▪ Ignition source. ▪ Oxygen.

8.  Overloaded electrical systems.  Damaged wiring/cords/plugs.  Defective equipment.  Don’t overload circuits and outlets.  Check for wear or damage.  Only use approved extension cords.  Only use approved equipment near flammable materials.  Turn off faulty equipment. Preventive Measures: Electrical Hazards:

9.  Storage.  Dispensing.  Spills.  MSDSs.  Labels.  Smoking.

10.  Leak.  Odor.  Hiss of gas.  Visible discharge.  Dust.

11. Natural Disasters FloodsTornadoesHurricanesEarthquakesWild fires

12. Former employee kills workers at manufacturing plant Workplace Violence

13. Causes of emergencies: Can you ID the hazards? Fires. Electrical problems. Hazardous discharges. Flammable materials. Violence. Natural disasters.

14. Do you understand:  Regulatory requirements?  Emergency plans?  Fire hazards?  Electrical hazards?  Flammable hazards?  Discharge hazards?  Natural disaster hazards?  Workplace violence hazards?

15.  Alert others.  Get out of danger.  Activate alarm.  Follow reporting procedure.

16.  Emergency coordinator.  Response teams.  Fire department.  Police.  Ambulance.

17.  Coordination.  Evacuation assistants.  Shutdown.  Medical.  Fire/Hazmat.

18.  Evacuation routes.  Assembly area.  Drills.  Fire exits.

19.  Signal.  Get to safety.  Shutdown.  Emergency duties.  Evacuation.  Assembly area.

20. Shut down equipment Perform emergency assignments Listen for instructions Proceed to assembly area Follow evacuation route Proceed to assembly area. Shut down equipment. Listen for instructions. Follow evacuation route. Perform emergency assignment.

21. Do you understand:  Reporting emergencies?  Emergency contacts?  Evacuation assignments?  Evacuation preparedness?  Evacuation procedures?

22.  Keep dust under control.  Dispose of oily rags appropriately.  Don’t allow combustibles to accumulate.  Keep emergency exits clear.

23.  Activate alarm.  Use extinguisher if trained.  Evacuate.

24.  A—Combustibles.  B—Flammables.  C—Electrical.  D—Combustible metals.  Multipurpose.

25.  Pull  Aim  Squeeze  Sweep pass

26. Image Credit: spillcontainment.com  Handle/store safely.  Watch for hazardous discharge.  Inspect containers.  Report damage/leaks.

27.  Remove ignition sources.  Evacuate.  Help others.  Report spill.

28.  You can help prevent by making sure combustible trash and scrap doesn’t accumulate in your work area. Fill in the blanks. You can help prevent hazardous material spills by containers regularly for damage or leaks. If you spot a fire, alert co-workers, get to a safe place, and activate the. You should try to fight only a, fire with a fire extinguisher.

29. Do you understand:  Fire prevention?  Fire response?  Extinguishing equipment?  Types of extinguishers?  How to use an extinguisher?  Spill response?

30.  Be prepared for all types of emergencies.  Prevention is easier and safer than emergency response.  Know evacuations routes, emergency procedures, and assignments.  Take fire drills seriously and participate actively.  If you have questions, ask your supervisor.

31. For more information on this subject, please contact: Division of Risk Management State of Florida Loss Prevention Program StateLossPreventionProgram@myfloridacfo.com (850)413-4756