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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
Next ?
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!
