Earthquake Essentials
True or False — The Levitt Foundation has enough emergency food and water for staff for 3 days.
True
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While evacuating the building, should you use the elevators?
No, do not use elevators. Use the safest stairwell.
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Where is the Safe Refuge Area for the building?
Echo Park
How should your feet be positioned when sitting at your desk in order to prevent injury or muscle strain?
Flat on the floor
True or False: Crossing your legs at the knee will help reduce strain on your spine when sitting for long hours.
False
What are the three main things you should do during an earthquake?
Drop/Duck, Cover, and Hold On
Who is in charge during an emergency until the Fire Department arrives?
Fire Safety Director
What is the correct order of the CPR process?
Chest compressions, airway, breathing.
Name one cause of back injuries at work.
Lifting objects incorrectly, poor posture, slip/trip/fall, being struck by object, or motor vehicle accident.
Name two self-care options you can practice at your desk.
Practice good eye screen health, set productivity boundaries, 60-second desk cleanup, stretch, use stand feature on desk if available, desk yoga, listening to music, deep breathing, stay hydrated, eat healthy snacks.
Name two hazards you should quickly move away from during an earthquake while inside the building.
Windows, glass, free-standing objects such as cabinets, shelves, and hanging objects.
What should you do immediately if you discover fire or smoke in the building?
Activate the fire alarm immediately. There are manual pull stations located at every stairwell exit and elevator lobbies.
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Name two steps you should take if you receive a bomb threat (phone call) while at your desk?
Call 911 on your mobile, alert the fire safety director, stay calm and keep the caller on the line for as long as possible, gather as much information as possible.
How often should you move or adjust your posture while working?
Every 30-60 minutes
What is “time-blocking” and two of its benefits?
Time blocking is a technique which involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day. Blocking time in your calendar for your to-dos helps (1) give your workday structure, (2) makes it easier to focus and get things done, (3) encourages you to prioritize your tasks, (4) helps control your work load, (5) avoids procrastination, (6) reduces context switching (regularly switching between tasks).
When outside the building during an earthquake, name three things you should move away from?
Structures, power poles, light posts, and retaining walls that could fall. An open space is best.
When Evacuating during a fire alarm what must you do before opening a closed door?
Check the door for heat by feeling it with the back of your hand. DO NOT OPEN A DOOR THAT IS HOT!
What three things should you do when responding to a head injury—if the person is unconscious and bleeding? You must list 2 out of the 3.
Prevent the head from moving, begin CPR after checking their breathing, press a clean cloth firmly on the wound to stop the bleeding, call 911, do not move the person, monitor their condition.
If an employee is injured on the job, name two steps that should be taken.
Act fast (if the employee needs immediate medical attention call 911), notify the VP of Operations, file an incident report, review the situation (how severe is the injury and what caused it), document (take photos of the scene and applicable injuries, file a workers comp claim.
The Levitt Foundation is committed to supporting self-care for all employees. Name three examples of how the Levitt Foundation promotes self-care.
Wellness stipend plan, wellness room, acknowledging celebrations, wellness Wednesday, sit-stand desks, & hybrid schedule + additional remote days.
What items should be in a basic disaster supplies kit? Please list four.
Water, food, flashlight, & first aid. Also acceptable: sanitation (hand sanitizer, moist towelettes), shelter items (clothing, sturdy shoes, blanket/sleeping bag, tarp), medications, hand-crank radio, pet supplies, baby supplies.
True or False — If you are trapped during a fire, you should never consider breaking a window.
False. You should consider breaking a window only as a last resort.
True or False — You should induce vomiting if someone swallows a chemical.
False. You should call Poison Control or a doctor for advice.
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Name at least three ways to reduce eye irritation from screens.
Take breaks every 20 minutes (look 20 feet away for 20 seconds), screen at arm's length, adjust brightness, use matte screen filter, blue light glasses, or blue light contacts, blink more often, use artificial tears.
What are the four "A’s" of a mental health-friendly workplace?
Awareness, Accommodations, Assistance, Access