MESH Module 7

M A N D AT O RY
8-HOURS
SAFETY AND
H E A LT H
SEMINAR
Chromaesthetics, inc.
Chromaesthetics, Inc.
M A N D AT O R Y 8 - H O U R S
S A F E T Y A N D H E A LT H
SEMINAR
(Pursuant to Section 16of

R . A . 11 0 5 8 a n d S e c t i o n 3 o f
D. O. 198-18)
MODULE 7
Workplace Emergency
Preparedness
OBJECTIVE:
Participants will be able to know how to

respond to workplace emergencies and
participate in emergency drills.
Definition of Terms
Emergency - a serious situation or
occurrence that demands immediate action.
Disaster – is a result of a disastrous event

causing massive death, injury, or damage
Natural Emergencies
Events that are caused by the
forces of nature.
• Flood • Typhoon
• Drought • Volcanic Eruption
• Tsunamis • Earthquake
Man-made Emergencies
• Industrial Fires
• Chemical Leaks/Spill
• Bomb Threats or Explosions
• Structural Collapse
• Construction Cave-ins
• Biological Threats
• Chemical Threats
Preparing For Common

Emergencies
Develop an Emergency
Plan
• Identify all exits, stairways, and existing
floor plans of the work area.
• Be sure that all emergency phone
numbers are listed.
• Report all potentially hazardous
conditions to your supervisor
immediately.
Develop an
Emergency Plan
• Establish a meeting point or safe refuge
area away from the building and other
hazards such as overhead power lines
• Assign someone to take responsibility for
all employees during an emergency.
• Identify First Aid Attendants. Test your
plan to make sure that it works.
In Case of Fire …
• Activate appropriate alarms. Stay calm
and do not panic.
• Evacuate as directed by your supervisor
to your designated evacuation area.
Never use an elevator during a fire.
• If there is smoke in the room, stay low,
and hold a wet cloth over your mouth
and nose.
In Case of Fire …
• If a door is hot, do not open it. If
there is water available, wet clothes
and seal the door and any vents.
• Close all doors as you leave. Do not
lock them.
• If trained to use a fire extinguisher,
and the fire is in the incipient stage,
you may attempt to extinguish the
fire.
How to Use a Portable Fire

Extinguisher
P P ull the pin
A A im low at the base of flames
S S queeze the lever / handle
S S weep side to side

Before an Earthquake
• Store heavy objects near the ground
or floor.
• Secure tall objects, like bookcases to
the wall.
• Learn where your exits, evacuation
routes, and meeting places are.
• Keep emergency items, such as a
flashlight, first aid kit, and spare
clothes in your car or office.
In Case of Earthquake …
• Duck under something sturdy

and cover your head.
Duck, Hold & Cover

• Duck under something sturdy and cover
your head.
• Do not dash for stairway exits and do
not use elevators.
• If you are inside a building, remain
inside until directed otherwise.
• If an evacuation is necessary, follow the
established routes and procedures.
• If you are outside, stay in an open area
• Workers shall remain in the safe
refuge area.
• After an earthquake: be prepared
for aftershocks. Do not panic, stay
calm.
• Check for injured persons and
assist as necessary.
• If indoors, your supervisor may
initiate an evacuation.
In Case of a Chemical
Spill …
• Get an appropriate Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) and have it available for
the responders.
• If an evacuation is required, evacuate
as directed by your supervisor to your
designated evacuation area and do
not re-enter the building until it is
announced safe.
In Case of a Chemical
Spill …
• Monitor the local government weather
service for announcements.
• Learn the history of flooding in your area.
• Inspect areas in your facility subject to
flooding. Identify records and equipment that
can be moved to a higher location.
• Identify the community's evacuation routes.
• Keep a portable radio, flashlights, whistle,
spare batteries, and other emergency
supplies ready.
If a Flood Occurs …
• If you are inside, turn off the main
electrical power.
• Follow the established evacuation
procedures for the facility. Make
plans for assisting employees who
may need transportation.
If a Flood Occurs …
• If you are outside, never attempt
to walk across a flooded area.
The water could sweep you away.
• If you are in your car, do not try
to drive through flood waters. If
your car stalls in rising water,
abandon it.
Office Emergency Kit

Essentials
 Bottled water  Whistle
 Canned goods  Emergency blankets
 Bottle opener  Garbage bags & Portable
 First aid kit bags
 Sanitary napkins  Toilet paper
 Whistle  Waterproof matches
and/or lighter.
Office Emergency Kit

Essentials
Basic utensils  Extra batteries in a
Plastic plates and cups waterproof bag.
A wrench  Fire extinguisher
Flashlight with batteries.  Pencil and paper in
Radio with batteries. a waterproof bag.
 Swiss Army knife
 Glow sticks
General Evacuation Procedures

• When you hear an alarm, stop work activities and prepare to evacuate
• Proceed promptly to the nearest emergency exit. Walk quickly, but do
not run.
• Do not use elevators, instead use stairways to reach ground level.
• Exit the building and proceed directly to the designated safe assembly
area.
Note: During an earthquake, remain in the building until directed to do
otherwise.
General Evacuation Procedures

• Remain in the safe assembly area location so that the supervisory
personnel may conduct a survey to account for all building personnel.
Do not disperse or move to other assembly locations.
• Do not re-enter the building until the emergency response team
leader has deemed it safe and supervisory personnel have permitted to
go back into the facility.
END of MODULE 7
Chromaesthetics,
Chromaesthetics, Inc.Inc.
Thank you
2024

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M A N D AT O RY

(Pursuant to Section 16of

Participants will be able to know how to

Disaster – is a result of a disastrous event

Preparing For Common

How to Use a Portable Fire

P P ull the pin

A A im low at the base of flames

S S queeze the lever / handle

S S weep side to side

• Duck under something sturdy

Duck, Hold & Cover

Office Emergency Kit

Office Emergency Kit

General Evacuation Procedures

General Evacuation Procedures

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