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Working Safely in an Engineering Environment. Element 2 - Follow accident and emergency procedures. File ref:. Page 2. Emergency Alarms at Springfields. Fire Toxic - a release of toxic fume Criticality - an emission of criticality radiation. Toxic Release. Criticality.
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Working Safely in an Engineering Environment Element 2 - Follow accident and emergency procedures File ref: Page 2
Emergency Alarms at Springfields • Fire • Toxic - a release of toxic fume • Criticality - an emission of criticality radiation
Procedures for Injuries • All injuries are to be reported to your Supervisor • In an emergency PHONE 333 for the AMBULANCE • Record in the Accident Book
First Aid Facilities • First Aid Box • Emergency Medical Technicians • Occupational Health Centre
Electric Shock - Symptoms • Breathing has stopped • Muscular Spasms • Irregular Heartbeat • Internal Bleeding
Electric Shock - Action to take • Do not touch • Summon assistance • Isolate victim from current • Apply resuscitation (ABC)
Common Causes of Fires • Fuel + • Oxygen + • Source of Ignition = FIRE
Classification of Fires • A - Solid Fires • B - Liquid Fires • C - Gas Fires • D - Metal Fires
BNFL Fire Fighting Procedures On discovering a fire • Raise the alarm • Phone the Fire Brigade (333) • Tackle the fire (if trained and safe to do so)
Dangerous Occurrences • An significant event which has happened which could have caused injury
Why Report and Record • Meet regulations • RIDDOR • Safety Reps & Committee Regs • Provide accurate account • Identify potential problems • Enable hazard to be removed before injury occurs
Walk Round • Assembly Points • Occupational Health Centre • First Aid Box • Accident Book • Near miss reports