Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
Refers to the measures taken by an
establishment or organization to ensure the safety and protection of its
employees during emergency situations such as natural disasters, fires,
and other unforeseen events.
Workplace emergency preparedness
The Philippine government has also mandated organizations
to comply with
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Ammonia leak at a cold storage facility in __________ which caused
casualty and death of the security guard in the ice plant
Navotas City
These interruptions may result in a
decrease in output, possible harm
to machinery, or even endanger
worker safety
Utility Failures
injuries or illnesses that occur as a
direct result of employment. These
injuries may include fractures,
burns, cuts, and bruises
Work-Related Injuries
, the fear of chemicals, stems
from misinformation and a lack of
knowledge
Chemophobia
PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010
RA 10121
The law supports a __________
approach and allocates a calamity fund for
mitigation, prevention, and preparedness activities.
response-oriented
oversees the
establishment and implementation of
strategies and policies to coordinate total
emergency planning, response, and recovery
to enhance safety, property upkeep, and
business continuity.
Planning committee
To characterize potential disasters by
type and extent, a survey of hazards or
foreseeable threats in the community
must be performed and evaluated.
HAZARDS SURVEY
The potential sources of hazards should be listed for risk assessment.
hazard identification
Risk Management
Program (RMP) through which a
registered facility was to demonstrate
to the Department how it handled the
risks associated with using Extremely
Hazardous Substances (ESPs).
TOXIC CATASTROPHE
PREVENTION ACT
the heart of the TCPA program
Risk Management
Program (RMP)
