Oops! That’s a Hazard
Slipping on a wet floor is an example of this type of injury risk.
What is a fall hazard?
If a fire breaks out in your house, your first priority should be this.
What is getting out safely?
If someone is choking and cannot breathe, you should perform this maneuver.
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
This campus department is responsible for keeping students, staff, and visitors safe.
What is Campus Security?
Smoke alarms should be tested this often.
What is once a month?
Electrical cords should never be placed under these to prevent fires.
What are rugs or carpets?
The best place to go in your home during a tornado is here.
What is an interior room or basement?
If a person is unconscious and not breathing, you should start doing this immediately.
What is CPR?
If you need to quickly contact security while walking on campus, you can use these.
What are emergency call boxes?
To prevent food poisoning, perishable food should always be kept here.
What is in the refrigerator or freezer?
This invisible gas can be deadly if it builds up in an enclosed space.
What is carbon monoxide?
The best way to prepare for a power outage is by having these three essential items.
What are food, water, and a flashlight?
This happens when the body overheats and cannot cool itself properly.
What is heatstroke?
In the event of an emergency, this is the first thing you should do before taking any other action.
What is call 911 or notify security?
This type of protective gear is often required in jobs with heavy machinery.
What is personal protective equipment or PPE?
To avoid accidents, workplaces should always keep floors and walkways free of this.
What is clutter or obstructions?
The safest way to react if you feel an earthquake start.
What is drop, cover, and hold on?
If someone gets a minor burn, you should treat it by running it under this.
What is cool water?
If you witness suspicious activity on campus, you should do this instead of ignoring it.
What is report it to security or a staff member?
If you smell gas in your home, you should leave immediately and do this.
What is call the gas company or 911?
If you see an unmarked container of liquid at work or home, the safest thing to do is this.
What is not touch it and report it?
Families should have this kind of plan to ensure they can reunite after a disaster.
What is an emergency meeting plan?
If a person has a deep cut and is bleeding, you should do this to control it.
What is apply pressure?
Valencia College provides this system to send out emergency notifications to students and staff.
What is Valencia Alerts?
When lifting a heavy object, you should always use this part of your body instead of your back.
What are your legs?