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• Avoid Water Contact: Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. Never touch or try repairing any
electrical equipment or circuits with wet hands. It increases the electrical conductivity of the body for the flow of
electric currents.
PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES
In any organisation, unexpected incidents can quickly turn into emergencies if they're not handled properly.
Emergencies can be natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes, or they can be man-made emergencies
such as fires, chemical spills, or accidents. These situations have the potential to disrupt normal operations, cause
physical harm, or damage the environment.
Accidents and Emergencies
An accident is an unexpected event that happens without planning and can cause injury or damage. For instance, a
machine might malfunction and cause minor injuries to the operator or an employee might slip on a wet floor and
injure himself at a workplace.
An emergency is a serious situation that requires immediate attention and action. For example, a customer having a
heart attack or a fire breaking out in your workplace.
Every organisation has its own procedures and rules for handling and reporting accidents and emergencies. While
many of these procedures are similar across industries, some might be adjusted to fit specific types of businesses. For
example, the procedure for handling slip-and-fall accidents will be generally similar across different workplaces.
It's important for employees to be familiar with both the general procedures and the specific ones used in their
organisation. So that everyone knows what to do to stay safe and respond effectively in case of an accident or
emergency.
Inaccurate or delayed diagnosis is one of the most common causes of patient harm
and affects millions of patients.
Some of the guidelines for identifying and reporting an accident or emergency are listed below :
Notice and Correctly Identify Accidents and Emergencies
It's important to know the difference between an accident and an emergency at your workplace. This helps you
respond appropriately and follow the right procedures. All organisations will have specific policies and guidelines that
explain how to handle different types of accidents and emergencies. Familiarise yourself with these policies so you
know exactly what to do in various situations.
Be alert and able to recognise when an accident or emergency occurs. Knowing the signs and symptoms of common
incidents helps you respond quickly and appropriately.
Each type of accident and emergency will have a specific procedure to follow. For accidents, this might involve reporting
the incident to a supervisor and filling out an accident report. For emergencies, it might include calling emergency
services, evacuating the building, or using first aid.
Get help Promptly and in the Most Suitable Way
Understand the specific steps for dealing with different types of accidents and emergencies in your workplace. These
steps are always clearly mentioned in your organisation’s policies and guidelines.
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