Construction Safety Part 3: Disaster & Evacuation

Construction SafetyPart 3: Disaster & Evacuation

Emergency/Disaster Response

Video Questions

Watch the following video and answer the following:What is the objective of a successful

evacuation?What is egress?What is exit discharge?Should you use an elevator during an

evacuation? Why or why not?

Reasons For Evacuation (Video 3A)

Earthquake

Fire

Bomb Threats

Chemical Spills

Active Shooter(When Safe!)

Emergency/Disaster Response

Notification: Building alarmsPublic address systemSecurity, Police, Teachers

Stay calm! Be vigilant!

Emergency/Disaster Response

Always treat the alarms as a real emergency, even if you know it’s a drill.

DO NOT:◦Argue with person in charge. ◦Return for personal items. ◦Leave for any reason! Stay with your group.

This may be the hardest thing you ever do!

Earthquake Preparation

ATTENTION!

Most of you watching this presentation have not experienced a major earthquake during your lifetime!

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We prepare for the worst that way we will be ready.

So…

6.0+ is when it gets serious

Southern California has had only 3 “recent” big earthquakes that have effected the OC/LA area.

This is why we prepare.

Largest in So Cal (and CA)- 1857 Fort Tejon 7.9◦2 Killed

1972 San Fernando-6.6◦64 killed

1994 Northridge-6.7◦57 Killed

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Let’s Put Things In Perspective(Video 3B)

Earthquake Preparation

1. PrepareKnow where

emergency supplies are located

Do not store heavy objects overhead

Secure bookshelves and tall cabinets to walls.

Keep emergency supplies in your car

Northridge 1994

Earthquake Preparation

2. DuringGet under sturdy

furniture. Cover head with one arm, hold the furniture with the other.

Move away from:◦Glass windows◦Stacked Items◦Unsecured items (file

cabinets)

Earthquake Preparation

2. DuringHallways in the

center of a building, doorways (watch fingers).

Outside: move to an open area.

Sylmar 1972

Earthquake Preparation

2. During

NEVER!!! Run outside (if inside

when a quake starts)

Smoke, use candles, matches, or open flame

Use elevators (stairway only)

Leave your group

Northridge 1994

Earthquake Preparation

3. AfterIf you hear or smell

gas tell someone in charge. Turn off if possible.

Go to evacuation area.

Northridge 1994

Earthquake Preparation

Tsunami can follow earthquakes. BE ALERT!