MHR 711 Chapter Notes -Debriefing, Occupational Safety And Health, Recovery Approach
12 Dec 2014
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Emergency- a sudden , generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances. Fire- a chemical process in which fuel, oxygen, and heat are combined. Incipient stage- a source of ignition and fuel come together. Smoldering stage- fuel, oxygen, and heat are present and are causing the heat to rise. Free-burning stage- the stage at which flames first appear. Uncontrolled fire stage- fire is out of control and major property damage is underway. Reactive material- causes a violent, explosive reaction when it comes in contact with another material, such as acetylene with water, or bleach with chlorinated cleaner. Critical incident stress debriefing (csid)- a post-trauma intervention focused on providing victims with an opportunity to discuss their experiences and reactions to a traumatic event. Rac program- a hazard recognition, assessment, and control program; a key element in most health and safety programs. Walkthrough- inspection of the incident scene to get a picture of the total environment.
