π¨ EMERGENCY RESPONSE: MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT
“When many are injured, coordination saves lives.”
A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) occurs when an emergency results in multiple injured workers requiring immediate medical attention.
In these situations, organized response and teamwork between workers, supervisors, and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) are critical.
⚠️ POSSIBLE CAUSES
Mass casualty incidents may result from:
π Major explosions
π Structural collapse
π Industrial fires
π transportation accidents on site
π hazardous material exposure
π£️ IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
✔️ Alert the Emergency Response Team immediately
✔️ Stop work and secure the area if possible
✔️ Do not move injured persons unless necessary
✔️ Provide first aid if trained
✔️ Assist emergency responders
✔️ Keep access routes clear for rescue teams
π ️ PREPAREDNESS MEASURES
✔️ Participate in first aid training
✔️ Know emergency contact numbers
✔️ Understand triage procedures
✔️ Report incidents immediately
π΄ SAFETY RULE TO REMEMBER
❌ Panic slows down rescue efforts
✅ Organized response saves lives
Prepared workers help responders protect and save others.
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