Ch 15: Prevent Accidents & Emergencies
Accidents and Emergencies
Accident: an unplanned, unforeseen event causing injury or damage. Emergency: a serious situation needing immediate attention (e.g. fire, heart attack).
Types of Accidents
- Trip and fall, slip and fall (wet floors), escalator/lift injuries.
- Falling of goods, moving objects.
Evacuation Procedure
- Move to the nearest emergency exit; guide others and assist people with disability.
- Do not return for belongings until the area is safe.
- Use the stairs, never the lift; go to the emergency assembly area.
Fire Safety
| Class | Material |
|---|---|
| Class A | Wood, cloth, paper. |
| Class B | Liquid, grease, gas. |
| Class C | Electrical equipment. |
| Class D | Metals (magnesium, potassium, sodium). |
ABC dry powder extinguisher works for all classes. Operate: pull the pin → squeeze the lever → sweep side to side.
Emergency Numbers & First Aid
Fire = 101, Ambulance = 108, Police = 100. For electrical emergencies: call 108, switch off power, keep dry, use non-conductive material to move the victim, and give CPR if trained.
Summary
- Accident = unplanned injury/damage; Emergency = crisis needing immediate action.
- Evacuate via stairs to the assembly area; keep exits clear.
- Fire classes A/B/C/D; ABC powder works for all. Extinguisher: pull → squeeze → sweep.
Accidents और Emergencies
Accident: अनियोजित, अप्रत्याशित घटना जो चोट/नुकसान करे। Emergency: तुरंत ध्यान माँगने वाली गंभीर स्थिति (आग, heart attack)।
Accidents के प्रकार
- Trip and fall, slip and fall (गीले फर्श), escalator/lift चोटें।
- सामान गिरना, चलती वस्तुएँ।
Evacuation Procedure
- निकटतम emergency exit की ओर बढ़ें; दूसरों की मदद करें।
- क्षेत्र सुरक्षित होने तक सामान लेने वापस न जाएं।
- सीढ़ियाँ इस्तेमाल करें, lift कभी नहीं; assembly area पर जाएं।
Fire Safety
| Class | Material |
|---|---|
| Class A | लकड़ी, कपड़ा, कागज़। |
| Class B | तरल, ग्रीस, gas। |
| Class C | बिजली के उपकरण। |
| Class D | धातुएँ (magnesium, potassium, sodium)। |
ABC dry powder extinguisher सभी classes के लिए। चलाएं: pin खींचें → lever दबाएं → side to side sweep करें।
Emergency Numbers और First Aid
Fire = 101, Ambulance = 108, Police = 100। Electrical emergency में: 108 call करें, power बंद करें, सूखे रहें, non-conductive material से victim हटाएं, और training हो तो CPR दें।
सारांश
- Accident = अनियोजित चोट/नुकसान; Emergency = तुरंत कार्रवाई माँगने वाली स्थिति।
- सीढ़ियों से assembly area जाएं; exits खुले रखें।
- Fire classes A/B/C/D; ABC powder सभी के लिए। Extinguisher: pull → squeeze → sweep।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an accident and an emergency?
An accident is an unplanned event causing injury or damage, while an emergency is a serious situation needing immediate attention.
How do you operate a fire extinguisher?
Pull the safety pin, squeeze the lever, and sweep it from side to side at the base of the fire.
Which fire extinguisher works for all classes of fire?
The ABC dry powder extinguisher is suitable for all classes of fire (A, B, C and D).