WELCOME

TYPES OF POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES &

RESPONSES AGAINST THEM
BFIH -TN - Sunguvarchatram
 WHAT IS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Emergency response refers to the organized and coordinated actions taken to address and manage unforeseen or
hazardous events or situations that pose an immediate threat to human life, property, or the environment. These events
are often sudden and require rapid, well-planned responses to mitigate their impact and protect the safety and well-being
of those affected.

Key characteristics of emergency response include:

5. Workers & Public Safety
1. Immediate Action
6. Specialized Training
2. Risk Assessment
7. Adherence to Protocols
3. Resource Mobilization
8. Adaptability
4. Coordination and Communication
 LIST OF POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES
The list of emergencies identified in BFIH processes are,

1. Fire/Electric short circuit fire

2. Natural Calamities like Earthquake, Flooding
3. Electric shock
4. Fall from height
5. Confined spaces
6. Explosion
7. Release of Flammable Vapours & Gases / Toxic Vapours from Outside
organization
8. Spills & STP not functioning
9. Food Poisoning
10. Bomb threat, Sabotage.,
11. Snake Bite
 LIST OF POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES
1. FIRE/ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT FIRE :

Electrical Short Circuit Fire

Factory Fire
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2. NATURAL CALAMITIES LIKE EARTHQUAKE, FLOODING :

EARTHQUAKE

FLOODING
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3. ELECTRIC SHOCK :
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4. FALL FROM HEIGHT:
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5. CONFINED SPACES :
 LIST OF POTENTIAL EMERGENCIES
5. CONFINED SPACES :
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6. EXPLOSION:
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7. RELEASE OF FLAMMABLE VAPOURS & GASES / TOXIC VAPOURS FROM OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION :
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7. SPILLS & STP NOT FUNCTIONING :
 Conclusion
By adhering to these responsibilities, workers can significantly contribute to creating a safer work environment and
protecting themselves and their colleagues from potential hazards in the workplace.