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�  Proper evacuation route has to be designed and given to all employees formally and directions, marks
                    and sign symbols should be set up on the entire route for people to understand and use at the time of
                    the emergency.
                 �  Periodic evacuation drills should be conducted to educate and train the employees. This drill has to be
                    conducted seriously so that you leave no stone unturned to save the life of yourself as well as others
                    around you stuck up in the emergency.


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                                                  Lab Assignment ‘n Activity                 Century   #Creativity
                                                                                                   #Leadership & Responsibility
                                                                                               Skills
                     Complete the following activities and tick the circle.

                     Make a presentation to demonstrate the evacuation plan and procedure in case of an
                     emergency.
                       During a science experiment in the school laboratory, a student accidentally knocks over a
                        bottle of a chemical, causing it to spill on the floor. The chemical is known to be hazardous
                        and can cause harm if not handled properly. The teacher immediately notices the spill and
                        initiates the emergency protocol.
                       What you would have done to ensure the safety of all? Write down the steps to manage
                        the hazardous situation.



                    FIRE HAZARD IN THE WORKPLACE

                 Almost  in every type of workplace, the application of energy  of
                 heat or fire is used for day-to-day operations or production. Most
                 of the offices and factories are based on either electronic devices or
                 heat emitting devices. While using different tools or devices in the
                 workplace, there are chances of fire ignition which can be caused
                 due to any of the following reasons:
                 �  Emission of sparks from electronic devices or wired connections.

                 �  Flames of gas ovens, lighters, or welding torches.
                 �  Sparks from wood or metal saws and other types of similar equipment.
                 �  Heat generated from combustion engines, ACs, space heaters, boilers, and other similar machines.

                 �  Chemical ignition from chemicals that combust under normal working temperatures.
                 �  Smoking.

                 �  Lightening and thundering, etc.

                 Fire Safety Measures

                 Many times the loss caused by these incidents are unbearable and
                 irreparable. Such incidents can badly affect people at the workplace
                 physically and mentally and can destruct the infrastructure of any
                 work area leading to heavy financial and irreparable loss.







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