PCCA Journal 1st Quarter 2014 - page 22

PCCA Journal|1
st
Quarter 2014
22
Safety Watch
Continued from page 21
and rescue, should only be conducted by
workers who have the proper training,
equipment, and experience.
Potential Hazards
Response and recovery work in tornado-
impacted areas presents safety and
health hazards that should be properly
identified, evaluated, and controlled in a
systematic manner to reduce or elimi-
nate occupational safety and health risks
to response and recovery workers. Some
of the specific hazards associated with
working in the aftermath of tornadoes
include:
• Hazardous driving conditions due to
slippery and/or blocked roadways
• Slips and falls due to slippery walk-
ways
• Falling and flying objects such as tree
limbs and utility poles
• Sharp objects including nails and
broken glass
• Electrical hazards from downed power
lines or downed objects in contact
with power lines
• Falls from heights
• Burns from fires caused by energized
line contact or equipment failure
• Exhaustion from working extended
shifts
• Heat and dehydration.
General Precautions
• Continue to monitor your local radio
or television stations for emergency
information and the potential of ad-
ditional storms. Be aware of possible
structural, electrical, or gas-leak
hazards.
• If such hazards are identified, report
them to the proper local authorities
and/or utility.
• Do not touch downed power lines or
objects in contact with downed power
lines.
• Wear proper clothing when walking
on or near debris, including boots and
gloves.
• Be careful around sharp objects, in-
cluding nails and broken glass.
• Use the proper safety precautions
when operating generators, chainsaws,
or other power tools.
• Take steps to prevent heat illnesses
and dehydration.
See the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention website (
cy.cdc.gov/disasters/tornadoes/after.asp)
for additional precautions to take after a
tornado.
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Inclement Weather Shelter
When  it  is  important  to  stay warm &  
dry  in  the  harshest weather,  trust
Pelsue’s  shelters  
to  do  the  job.
6506A
A-­Series  shelters:
 6504A:  4’W  x 4’L x 6’H
 6506A:  6’W  x 6’L x 6’H
 6508A:  8’W  x 8’L x 6’H
 6510A:  10’W  x  10’L x 6’H
 6514A:  14’W  x  14’L x 6’H
The newly  redesigned  “A-­Series” Tent
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
A basic emergency supply kit could include the fol-
lowing recommended items:
• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for
at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perish-
able food
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and
plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for
personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter, or solar char-
ger
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