4.1.1RECOGNISE AN EMERGENCY

How to Recognize an Emergency and What to Do

By definition, emergencies happen unexpectedly. They are not planned nor are they welcomed. It is important to have a little preparation to know what to do should a life threatening situation occur.

4.1.2CLASSIFY TYPES OF EMERGENCY

SOME OTHER EMERGENCY CONSIDERATIONS AS follows:

Injury victims: most injury victims should not be moved unless they are in danger of becoming more injured, for example from burning car or submerged in a lake or river. It is often best keep the victim warm in the same position that they are found in case are moved inappropriately .most broken bones are painful are need emergency care.

overdose victims :whether accidental or intentional, making the victim vomit is no loner recommended .it is important to get medical advice because even over-the-counter medications can be lethal if too much is in jested. Intentional overdoses should always be considered a medical emergency.

Stroke and heart attract: these two medical emergencies are very time sensitive because both involve important organs that have lost their blood supply. Time of essence in these emergencies, and chest pain and stroke symptoms are true emergencies

Passing out and unconscious ness: it is not normal to be unconscious and while there are many easy explanations , the situations may be life-threatening. If a person passes out or is unconscious , seem medical care immediately. Often a young person will drink and/or ingest drugs and will pass out. Friends of the victims are often afraid to seek medical care fare of getting in trouble. Many young lives could be saved friend s of a person passed out from drugs or alcohol had gotten the victims medical care emergency.

Nobody expects an emergency or disaster. Yet emergencies and disasters can

strike anyone, anytime, anywhere. Employers should establish effective safety

and health management systems and prepare their workers to handle emergencies

before they arise

4.2.1 DISCUSS THE BACIS ELEMENT OF EPR

Emergency Response Teams

Emergency response team members should be

thoroughly trained for potential crises and physically

capable of carrying out their duties. Team

members need to know about toxic hazards in the

workplace and be able to judge when to evacuate personnel or when to rely on outside help (e.g., when a fire is too large to handle). One or more teams must be trained in: Use of various types of fire extinguishers. First aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Requirements of the OSHA blood borne pathogens standard. Shutdown procedures. Chemical spill control procedures. Search and emergency rescue procedures. Hazardous materials emergency response.

4.3.1 EXPLAIN CONCEPT OF FIRE TRIAGLE

4.3.2 LIST THE CLASESOF FIRE

4.4.1 DISCUSS EMERGENCY PLANNING STRATEGY AND FIRE SAFETY

4.4.2 DISCUSS THE FIRE SAFETY PLAN

4.4.3 IDENTIFY CONTROL METHOD

4.4.4 IDENTIFY THE FIRE PROTECTION METHOD.