Safety Moment
Emergencies can occur in any location, from severe weather storms and natural disasters to chemical spills, explosions and workplace violence. It is important to know what to do in case you experience such an emergency.
Do you know what to do to stay safe in a natural or other disaster? In the event of an emergency, natural or otherwise, it is important to make sure you are aware of your company’s Evacuation Plan. It’s very easy to panic during an emergency; being mentally and physically prepared may help to minimize that feeling of panic and enable you to keep cool, calm, collected, and most importantly, safe.
There are many different types of emergency in the workplace or at home. It’s important to know how to react to each individual situation:
Start with a list of do's and don'ts.
Knowing what to do in an emergency is just as important as knowing how to prevent them from happening in the first place. All too often bad situations are made worse when individuals are ill prepared for the bad things that can happen, whether that is at work or at home. Take company policies and procedures regarding emergency response seriously. Keeping calm and knowing how to respond to an emergency may save your life or those around you.
When an emergency occurs, the priority is always life safety. The second priority is the stabilization of the incident and minimizing potential damage.