other hand‚ Tsunamis can be caused by a few different factors‚ which are an earthquake‚ a large-scale undersea landslide‚ a submarine volcanic eruption (Cause of Tsunami‚ n.d.). Firstly‚ the vast majority of tsunamis results from the earthquake. The earth ’s surface is covered by the continents and sea floor which are parts of the world-wide system of plates that are in the very slow motion. An earthquake occurs where the edges of plates run into one another‚ which are called faults
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Salon Manager Check list Main Types of Hazard Managing the Risk The following highlight some of the hazards that may exist in your premises‚ They are by no means exhaustive and will vary depending on your own particular business. As a starting point use the blank sheet provided in this pack and carry out your own simple risk assessment. Safety in Beauty Salons Slips‚ trips and falls Most accidents occur when staff trip over trailing leads and uneven floor surfaces‚ or fall when trying
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local ordinances. The only mandatory standard is the NEC. The NEC specifies fire prevention standards for fiber optic cables. They are however‚ the standards we must follow. Installation Hazards: When installing burial or aerial cable‚ cables containing conductive materials could pose a potential shock hazard. These types of cable shall be tested for hazardous voltage before handling. A temporary grounding and bonding harnesses shall be attached to the cable during installation. All applicable
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Infection‚ Prevention and Control M3 M3- Review a risk assessment in relation to infection‚ prevention and control undertaken at a health or social care work placement. What is a hazard? A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm. Risk is the likelihood of that harm. For example hazards in terms of infection control are pathogens. Some pathogens are considered a greater risk to others‚ for example MRSA (super bug) or Clostridium difficile. What casues pathogens to grow? Baceteria
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either by your direct actions or omissions. You must also work with your employer or anyone else to ensure that all legal obligations are met. You must not interfere with or misuse anything that is provided for health and safety. Any accidents or hazards must be reported to the foreman immediately. You must use any equipment or Safeguards provided by your employer. 2. What does coshh stand for and what are the main risks whilst carrying out construction operations? COSHH stands to the Control of
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The file MGT 401 Week 4 Risk Assessment Plan includes review of this topic "Job Hazard Analysis". Business - Management Risk Assessment Plan. ( See pages 59 to 64 in the text ). Using the template on page 61‚ carry out a risk assessment on at least three tasks you perform at work or in your home that relate to hazardous materials management. This might include cleaning tasks‚ fueling a vehicle‚ or chores at home such as painting‚ changing your car’s oil‚ and storing materials. When creating
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Geography Assignment: Earthquake Part A: 1. Earthquakes are the sudden and rapid shaking of the earth. The collision of tectonic plates and volcanic eruptions are what cause earthquakes. 2. Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates and by volcanoes. The Earth’s crust is made up of plates which can freely slide across the mantle. When these plates collide or slide past with other plates‚ earthquakes occur. After the main earthquake‚ an aftershock may occur as the rock masses
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aren’t ready for them. The school held an earthquake preparedness headed by Mr. Renato U. Solidum Jr.‚ director of PHIVOLCS- an institute of the government assigned to regulate and monitor volcanic activities as well as earthquake predictions‚ effects and sources. The aim of this symposium was to inform the students‚ faculty members‚ administrators and those of general services of the necessary precautions to prevent further damage that may happen during earthquakes. Information‚ preparedness and understanding
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required to: 1. Report any Hazards 2. Follow the school’s Safety Policy 3. Make sure their actions do not harm themselves or others 4. Use any safety equipment provided 5. Ensure equipment is safe or appropriate 1: Reporting hazards – Everyone should be alert to hazards which are likely to cause injury to themselves or others in the school. Annual risk assessments are required to determine the activities and areas of the school that are the most dangerous. Any hazards should be reported to the
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NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - THE MALDIVES THE MALDIVES Hakura‚ Maldives (10 January 2005). An aerial view of the damaged Hakura resort in the Maldives‚ along a flight path taken by the UN Secretary-General‚ Kofi Annan‚ who travelled to the region. At least 23 of the 87 tourist resorts in the Maldives were devastated in the 26 December tsunami. © Sena Vidanagama/AFP/Getty Images 76 77 NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - THE MALDIVES 5. 5.1 NATIONAL RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL
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