HRM305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Future Proof, Fire Extinguisher, Hair Dryer
29 May 2017
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Implementing an incident management system (ims: command staff vs. general staff. Why plan for emergencies: 2003 sars outbreaks (severe acute respiratory syndrome) Helps us to be moving in the same manner: 2003 blackout in eastern canada and the usa. Prevention preparedness response recovery mitigation: prevention: how can i prevent it from happening. Natural disasters can"t really plan for them. Man made: flammable gases: prevent fire and exposure that could occur: prepare: train individuals; what will we do if this does happen, response: ensures respond is effective. Suffer fewer loses when they can respond more effectively from having a good plan. Able to respond 6 times faster if you have a plan: recovery mitigation: allows to recover quicker with fewer losses. Plan should be dynamic to adapt to change. Faster recovery and fewer losses with a plan in place. Two central aspects of emergency management: emergency preparedness - anticipating and planning for emergencies.
