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Safety awareness for responders to Hurricane Katrina: protecting yourself while helping others

Objectives of this training - At the end of this short session, you should be able to: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Additional information ,[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #1 - Piles of construction debris and unstable work surfaces ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #2 - Too much noise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #3 - Breathing dust containing asbestos, silica and other toxins ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #4 - Heat stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #5 - Confined Spaces ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #6 - Potential chemical exposures ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #7 - Electrical, overhead power lines, downed electrical wires, cables ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #7 - Carbon monoxide from gasoline- or propane-powered generators or heavy machinery ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Warning! Do not use gasoline generators or portable fuel driven tools in confined spaces or poorly ventilated areas. Warning! Do not work in areas near exhaust (CO poisoning occurs even outdoors if engines generate high concentrations of CO and worker is in the area of the exhaust gases). With symptoms of exposure, shut off the engine. Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or nausea; progressing to vomiting, loss of consciousness, and collapse, coma or death under prolonged or high exposures.

Hazard #8 - Eye Injuries from dust, flying debris, blood ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #9 - Flying debris, particles, handling a variety of sharp, jagged materials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Protective measures

Hazard #10 - Heavy equipment, including cranes, bucket trucks, skid-steer loaders, etc. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #11 –Food-borne disease ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #12 –Water-borne disease ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #13 –Animal and vector-borne disease ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hazard #14 - Traumatic Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Traumatic Stress (continued) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Traumatic Stress (continued) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Traumatic Stress (continued) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Other Protective Measures ,[object Object]

Other Protective Measures ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Credits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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