Emergency Preparedness at Work
What is the first thing you should do when an earthquake strikes?
What is Drop, Cover, and Hold On?
This kit should sustain you for at least 72 hours in an emergency.
What is an emergency preparedness kit?
This vitamin comes from sun exposure.
What is Vitamin D?
What is one way to prevent heat-related illness while working outside?
What is staying hydrated, taking shade breaks, or wearing breathable clothing?
This person is trained to help if someone is injured at work.
Who is the first aid attendant?
This is where staff should gather after evacuating the building.
What is the muster point?
Name two items you should include in a home emergency kit.
What are (any two of): flashlight, batteries, water, food, radio, clothes, first aid supplies, etc.?
Sunscreen should be this minimum SPF to protect your skin.
What is SPF 30?
This condition includes dizziness, rapid breathing, and cool moist skin.
What is heat exhaustion?
True or False: You only need to review your emergency plan once a year.
What is False? (You should review and practice regularly.)
What do we call the map that shows exits, fire equipment, and muster points?
What is the evacuation plan or floor plan?
What location near your home should all family members know about?
What is the family muster point?
You should wear this kind of clothing to protect from sun exposure.
What is light-coloured, loose-fitting, breathable clothing?
This is the most severe heat-related illness and can be fatal.
What is heat stroke?
Where would you usually find a first aid kit?
What is near common areas, kitchens, or designated safety stations?
Who helps ensure staff evacuate safely during a drill or emergency?
Who are fire wardens?
This type of alert system can notify you about local weather emergencies.
What are local emergency alerts?
What time of day is UV radiation usually the strongest?
What is between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.?
At what body temperature does heat stroke typically occur?
What is above 40°C?
What’s one reason why first aid and emergency drills are important?
What is to reduce panic and confusion during a real emergency?
These drills are required annually and involve exiting the building quickly and safely.
What are emergency evacuation drills?
To keep pets safe in an emergency, you should plan for this.
What is food, water, and transportation for your pets?
You can still get sunburned in the shade because of this.
What is reflected UV light from surfaces like sand, water, or concrete?
What’s one key action to help a person with heat stroke while waiting for an ambulance?
What is remove clothing, spray with water, or fan them?
What is the first thing you should do if you encounter an unconscious coworker?
What is check for responsiveness and call for help (first aid attendant or 911)?