TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD

→ Come without warning

→ Originate from dangerous procedures, industrial
accident, infrastructure failures, or human
activities that may cause damage to properties,
injuries, or loss of lives.
EXAMPLE: Chemical spills - due to negligence and
improper usage of chemicals that may cause harm to
individual.

FOODS THAT CONTAIN CHEMICALS (COLORED

FOOD)
1. Canned Fruit COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE AND TIPS FOR
2. Yogurt PREVENTION
3. Oatmeal 1. Kitchen stoves
4. Pickles (color additives)
5. Cereal
6. Popcorn (perfluorooctanoic acid - PFOA), the
same toxic stuff found in Teflon pots and pans.
7. Nutritional Shakes & Smoothies (zinc oxide,
powders) 2.
8. Gravy (caramel coloring)
9. Soup Cubes (caramel color, and maltodextrin,
caloric sweetener and flavor enhancer)
3.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE IS A CHEMICAL SPILL
1. Observe proper precautions in handling of the
chemicals.
2. Educate yourself on the proper handling of the
chemicals that you are going to use and their 4.
storage directions.
3. Keep and store chemicals away from heat, and
direct contact to sunlight.
4. Always use mask and gloves when handling
chemicals
5. Close and lock the chemical storage 5.
drawer/cabinets when the chemicals are not in
use.
6. Follow laboratory safety procedures
7. Ensure that your area always has fire extinguisher
to put out fires due to chemical spills.
FIRE - Is a chemical reaction with essential elements
which are well represented as a triangle
• Fuel
• Air, which is a source of oxygen
• Heat, which is a source of ignition
• Never leave the stove unattended
• Check if electric cords, curtains, tea towels,
and oven cloths are safe distance from the
stove top.
Faulty wiring
• Always hire qualified electrician
• Install safety switches and correct fuses
Smoking in bed
• Smoking in bed can be fatal-tiny embers can
smolder unnoticed and burst into flame much
later.
Candles
• Never leave burning candles unattended. Do
not sleep with a burning candle.
• Make sure curtains and other flammable items
are well away from burning candles.
Home heating
• Make sure all appliances are professionally
installed.
• Be careful where you place portable
appliances.
• Clothing should not be dried close to heaters
or fires

HOW TO EXTINGUISH OR PUT OUT A FIRE USING A

FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. P - ull the pin
2. A - im the nozzle
3. S - queeze the lever
4. S – weep