ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY : SHORT NOTE FOR NURSES
ENVIORNMENTAL SAFTY
FIRE SAFTY:
- keep open space free of clutter
- clearly mark fire exit.
- Know the location fire alarm exit and extinguisher
Priority action in the event of fire.
Remember mnemonic RACE
- R –rescue( remove all client from the of fire)
- A– alarm (activate the fire alarm)
- C– confirm (close door and windows for prevent spreads .)
- E– extinguish (extinguish the fire by using the extinguisher)
USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Remember mnemonic PASS.
- P– pull the pin
- A– aim at the base of fire.
- S-squeeze the handle.
- S-sweep the fire from side to side