Mitigation Guidelines

ZPI PHILIPPINES, INC.
MITIGATION GUIDELINES
IMPACT
POTENTIAL COMPENSATION /
HAZARD AVOIDANCE / PREVENTION MINIMIZATION / REDUCTION REHABILITATION /
RESTORATION
FIRE - Have facility inspection for the fire hazards. Ask - Raise the alarm or call the fire department Monitoring Assets
It is important to continue to patrol around the area of
about updated fire code and regulations. - Evacuate the area immediately. responsibilities and property buildings for up to 24 hours
- Distribute fire safety information to employees; how - Attack the fire only if safe to do so. that buildings burn down due to embers. There is also the
to prevent fires in the workplace, how to contain a - Always work in pairs whenever possible. risk of vegetation reigniting from embers or smoldering
fuel sources. Other hazards to monitor include falling
fire, how to evacuate the facility, where to report a - If clothes catches fire do the “STOP, DROP, & branches and trees, holes in the ground and fallen
fire. ROLL” to put off fire. powerlines.
- Assign fire wardens for each area to monitor - Use fire extinguisher to put out fire when fire in If powerlines have fallen, keep clear and keep others
shutdown and evacuation procedures. its very early stage. away. The powerlines may still be live. Do not attempt to
remove or prune trees which have fallen on powerlines/
- Establish procedures for the safe handling and - Always put your own and other people safety yourself. You should call your local electricity distributor
storage of flammable liquids and gases. Establish first. – on the faults and emergencies number on your most
procedures to prevent the accumulation of - A fire that is larger than a bout one meter high recent electricity bill.
combustible materials. and about one meter wide is generally too big
Power Supply
- Provide for the safe disposal of smoking materials. to be put out a fire or if it has spread, get out If lost power it should contact the electricity distribution
- Establish a preventive maintenance schedule to keep and get everybody out immediately. company – on the faults and emergencies number on the
equipment operating safely. - Call the fire department for help. most recent electricity bill.
- Install smoke detectors. Check smoke detectors If the property has been damaged by fire, it should have a
licensed electrician check wiring and repair any electrical
once a month, change batteries at least once a year damage before reconnect power or switch on appliances.
- Consider installing a sprinkler system, fire hoses Care needs to be taken with the use of temporary energy
and fire-resistant walls and doors. generators. The leads from the generator to electrical
- Ensure that key personnel are familiar with all fire appliances must be as short as possible and in good
condition. Temporary generators must not be installed
safety systems. inside buildings because of the dangers of carbon
- Identify and mark all utility shutoffs so that monoxide poisoning from engine exhausts. It’s
electrical power, gas or water can be shut off recommend that seek for help from a licensed electrician
quickly by fire wardens or responding personnel. to connect an energy generator. If electricity supplies have
not been restored to the area of responsibilities and
property buildings for any reason, property owners must
not connect permanent generators or perform other
electrical work around the areas. Such practice is both
illegal and dangerous – this work can only be carried out
by licensed electricians.
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Engr. Robert E. Ulatan Ms. LANI SASAKI MR. KATSUHIKO SASAKI
PCO General Manager President
IMPACT
RESTORATION
Flood & Typhoon - Establish facility shutdown procedures. Establish warning - Elevate important equipment that is likely to be
and evacuation procedures. Make plan for assisting affected by water or wind.
employees who may need transportation.
- Survey the facility. Make plans to protect outside equipment
- Move your furniture and valuables to higher
and structures. floors.
- Make plans to protect windows. - Fill your car’s gas tank, in case an evacuation
- Consider the need for the backup systems. notice is issued.
- Portable pumps to remove flood water. - Listen to local radio and TV stations for
- Alternate power sources such as generators or gasoline- information and advice. If told to evacuate, do
powered pumps, as necessary.
- Battery-powered emergency lighting so as soon as possible.
- Reduce potential flood damages by: - Be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready
o Raising your equipment, water heater, and electric to evacuate on a moment’s notice.
panel if they are in areas that may flooded.
o Consult with professional for further information if this
and other damage reduction measures can be taken.
o Written instructions for how to turn-off electricity,
water, etc. if authorities advise you to do so.
- Future critical facilities should not be located in areas of
accelerated winds.
- The most significant aspect of structural damage to buildings
by high velocity wind results from roof damage. The roofs of
existing buildings should be inspected and if necessary
retrofitted to adequate standards.
- The roofs of existing critical facilities should be retrofitted to
a higher standard to ensure wind resistance.
- The roof of future critical facilities should ideally be
constructed with concrete or to a higher standard to ensure
wind resistance.
- Building openings such as windows and doors also suffer
damage from high velocity winds. These openings if not
constructed of wood or metal should be protected with
shutters or temporary covers of adequate design.
- Critical facilities should build storm shutters into the design
of the building.
- An ongoing programme to inspect utility poles should be
implemented to ensure that they meet relevant specifications.
- In areas of accelerated winds, higher strength utility poles
should be used and additional guy wires installed.

IMPACT
RESTORATION
- If you are inside the building
Earthquake - Bolt and secure all heavy, movable equipment and o Seek cover beside heavy furniture like tables, beds, or
other objects that may fall. couches. This will serve as shock absorber from falling
- Assess the facility’s vulnerability to earthquakes. walls and debris or heavy objects.
o Do not try to get out of the premises from you will not
Ask PHIVOCS for seismic inspected by a structural have time to do so.
engineer. Develop and prioritize strengthening - After the initial shock and tremors
measures. o Slowly get out of the place where you sought cover.
- Follow safety codes when constructing a facility or o The safety coordinators should shut off all main
making major renovations. switches, like gas and electricity. Check if the fire has
started and proceed to the fire safety procedure, just in
- Inspect your facility for any item that could fall, case.
spill, break or move during an earthquake. Take o Calmly get out of the building through the nearest exit
steps to reduce these hazards. and go to the designated areas as outlines in the
- Designate areas in the facility away occupants evacuation plan.
o Wait for the further announcements from the safety
should gather after an earthquake if an evacuation in coordinators.
not necessary. - After Earthquake
o Wear sturdy shoes to avoid injury from broken glass and
debris. Expect aftershocks
o Check for injuries; if a person is bleeding, put direct
pressure on the wound, use clean gauze or cloth if
available; if a person is not breathing administer CPR; do
not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they
are in further danger of injury; cover injured persons
with blankets to keep warm; seek medical help for
serious injuries.
o Check for hazards; Fire hazards – put out fires in your
place or neighborhood immediately, call for help;
Gas leaks – shut off main gas valve only if you suspect
a leak because of broken pipes of odor;
Damaged electrical wirings – shut off power at the
control box if there is any danger plant wiring;
Damaged utility wirings – do not touched power lines
or any objects in contact with them;
 Spillage – clean up any spilled materials liquid or
solid;
Fallen items – beware of items tumbling off shelves
when you open doors of closets and cupboard.
o Check food and water supplies – do not eat or drink
anything from open containers near shattered glass; if
power is off, plan meals to use up foods that will spoil
quickly or frozen foods. Food in the freezer should be
good for at least a couple of days; Don’t light your
kitchen stove if you suspect a gas leak; If your water is
IMPACT
RESTORATION
Hazardous Material - Knowledge on MSDS: a summary of important - Consult the material’s MSDS for appropriate
Spillage health, safety, and toxicological information on the measures.
material or the mixture of ingredients. - Ventilate the area with fresh air.
- Engineering Controls - Secondary Containment. Cover drains and
- Administrative Controls build dikes to prevent entry into sewer systems
- Personal Protective Equipment or bodies of water.
- Storing hazardous substances in a cool, lockable, - Working from around the edges of the spill
enclosed area with adequate ventilation; inward, cover with commercially available
inorganic absorbent material.
- Storing incompatible substances separately, eg. - Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears dry.
Cyanides away from acids, and avoiding risk of - Collect as much of the spilled material as
mixing or cross contamination; possible.
- Ensuring all labels remain intact on containers and - Clean up residue.
packaging; - Place in a metal container approved for
- Limiting access to chemical storage areas to transportation by appropriate authorities.
authorized people only. - Seal the container.
- Dispose the collected as soon as possible.
- Ensuring flammable, explosive or toxic substances
are stored away from possible sources of electrical
spark, heat or flame;
- Checking all containers against leakage or seepage -

keeping lids and caps tightly sealed;
- Ensuring forklift and other mobile plant operators
are formally trained in safe procedures for chemical
containers;
- Appropriate fire fighting and emergency equipment;
and
- Monitoring atmospheric contamination and
temperature levels in storage areas.

IMPACT
RESTORATION
- STOP WORK – The safety of life is the primary
Evacuation due to : - Knowing what to do is the key to surviving an concern during an evacuation.
- Fire evacuation emergency.
- Conducting regular evacuation drills will give you
- REMAIN CALM – Do not panic.
- Bomb threats
the knowledge and confidence in surviving an - EVACUATE – Get out of the building/house. What
- Hazardous materials
emergency safely. may seem safe at the moment could be a trap very
spillage and release quickly. Do not wait until you see Police and
- Prepare an evacuation map showing where one can
and gas leaks Emergency Personnel responding. If an alarm goes
access evacuation routes in case of emergencies.
- Natural calamities off, it doesn’t matter if it is real or not, evacuate. Do
The primary route must be highlighted on the map
not run.
like eruption of o It must be posted in a conspicuous place within
volcanoes, flooding, the occupied building or vicinity - TAKE ONLY WHAT YOU NEED – Take only
earthquakes and o Do not place the map on a bulletin board where it coats, purses, keys, glasses, and medication. Do not
landslides take briefcases or other materials. They will be a
might be covered up
hazard in the evacuation.
o It is recommended that the map be laminated or
framed before posting it, otherwise it will be need - CLOSE EACH DOOR THAT YOU GO
to be recreated every time it becomes unreadable THROUGH – This will confine or slow down the
- Before evacuation know at least two exits from the spread of smoke or fire.
building / office & be familiar with the evacuation - FOLLOW DIRECTIONS – Evacuation Routes and
routes Assembly Areas should already be known by
periodic reminders and drills as well as posted within
the office space. Should a fireman or a police officer
give you directions, follow them.
- USE STAIRWELLS ONLY – Never use elevators
and escalators during an evacuation. Exit in an
orderly manner to prevent confusion and to minimize
panic or injury. No one should push his or her way
out an exit. Single file lines are best in controlling
traffic to the exits. Stay to the right.
- ASSIST others in need of assistance, if possible.
- GO TO THE ASSIGNED ASSEMBLY AREA –
Regardless of where you are in the building when an
evacuation is ordered, go where you can be counted.
- ADVISE THE AUTHORITY – Building authority
should be advised if any persons are missing.
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IMPACT
RESTORATION
Brownout / Electrical - Assemble essential supplies, including like flashlight, - Turn off or disconnect any appliances, equipment (like
Power Outage batteries, portable radio, at least one gallon of water, air conditioners) or electronics you were using when the
small supply of food, Due to the extreme risk of fire, do power went out. When power comes back on, it may
not use candles during a power outage. come back with momentary "surges" or "spikes" that
- If you use a computer, can damage equipment such as computers and motors in
o Keep files and operating systems backed up appliances like the air conditioner, refrigerator, washer,
or furnace.
regularly.
- Leave one light turned on so you'll know when your
o Consider buying extra batteries and a power power returns.
converter if you use a laptop computer. A power - Leave the doors of your refrigerator and freezer closed
converter allows most laptops (12 volts or less) to be to keep your food as fresh as possible. If you must eat
operated from the cigarette lighter of a vehicle. food that was refrigerated or frozen, check it carefully
o Turn off all computers, monitors, printers, copiers, for signs of spoilage.
scanners and other devices when they're not being used. - Use the phone for emergencies only. Listening to a
That way, if the power goes out, this equipment will portable radio can provide the latest information. Do not
have already been safely shut down. call emergency for information -- only call to report a
o Get a high quality surge protector for all of your life-threatening emergency.
computer equipment. If you use the computer a lot, - Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic
such as for business, consider purchasing and installing signals will stop working during an outage, creating
traffic congestion.
an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
- Remember that equipment such as automated teller
o Consult with your local computer equipment dealer
machines (ATMs) and elevators may not work during a
about available equipment and costs. power outage.
- If you have a telephone instrument or system at home or - If it is hot outside, take steps to remain cool. Move to
at work that requires electricity to work (such as a the lowest level of your home, as cool air falls. Wear
cordless phone or answering machine), Plan for alternate lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of
communication, including having a standard telephone water, even if you do not feel thirsty. If the heat is
handset, cellular telephone, radio, etc. intense and the power may be off for a long time,
o Some voice mail systems and remote dial-up consider going to a movie theater, shopping mall, or
servers for computer networks may not operate when "cooling shelter" that may be opened in your
the power is out where these systems are located. So community.
even if you have power, your access to remote - Listen to local radio or television for more information.
technology may be interrupted if the power that serves Get more tips on the preparing for a heat wave.
those areas is disrupted. Check with remote service - Remember to provide plenty of fresh, cool water for
providers to see if they have backup power systems, your pets.
and how long those systems will operate. - If it is cold outside, put on layers of warm clothing.
- Follow energy conservation measures to keep the use of Never burn charcoal for heating or cooking indoors.
Never use your oven as a source of heat. If the power
electricity as low as possible, which can help power
may be out for a prolonged period, plan to go to another
company avoid imposing rolling blackouts. location (relative, friend, or public facility) that has heat
to keep warm.
- If you would like more information about rolling
IMPACT
RESTORATION
Common Ailments - Let several personnel undergo First Aid course - Remove any affected clothing or jewelry from the
- Chemical Burns injury.
- Use lots of cool running water to flush the chemical
from the skin until emergency help arrives. The
running water will dilute the chemical fast enough to
prevent the injury from getting worse.
- Use the same treatment for eye burns and remove
any contact lenses. Be careful to flush the eye from
the nose outward.
- If no large amount of clean water is available, gently
brush the chemical off the skin and away from the
victim and you.
- If the chemical is on the face, neck, or shoulders, ask
the victim to close his or her eyes before brushing off
the chemical.
- Cover the wound very loosely with a dry, sterile or
clean cloth so that the cloth will not stick to the
wound. Do not put any medication on the wound.
Seek medical attention immediately.
- If medical help is not immediately available,
o Remove your clothing starting from the top
and working your way down to your socks.
o Take care not to touch your contaminated
clothing to your bare skin.
o Place your clothing in a plastic bag so it
cannot contaminate other people or things.
o Take a thorough shower to wash any chemical
away.
o Re-dress in clean clothing and go for medical
help at your first opportunity
- If medical help is not immediately available,
o Remove your clothing
starting from the top and working your way down
to your socks.
o Take care not to touch
your contaminated clothing to your bare skin.
o Place your clothing in a
plastic bag so it cannot contaminate other people
or things.
IMPACT
RESTORATION
Common Ailments - Let several personnel undergo First Aid course - Identify facial weakness, arm weakness and
- Stroke speech problems this test could result in prompt
diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and
prevent brain damage.
o Ask the individual to SMILE.
o Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH
ARMS.
o Ask the person to SPEAK A
SIMPLE SENTENCE coherently.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks,
immediately get medical help and describe the
symptoms.

IMPACT
RESTORATION
Common Ailments - Let several personnel undergo First Aid course - Without help, the person whose heart stops
- Heart Attack assuming beating properly and who begins to feel faint,
has only about 10 seconds left before losing
consciousness.
- The victim can help himself by Coughing
Repeatedly and Very Vigorously. The cough
must be deep and prolonged, as when
producing sputum from deep inside the chest.
- A deep breath should be taken before each
cough.
- Cough must be repeated about every 2 seconds
without letting up until help arrives, or until the
heart is felt to be beating normally again.
- Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and
coughing movements squeeze the heart and
keep the blood circulating. The squeezing
pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal
rhythm.
- Spillage of oil /grease - Use secondary containment in the work area and - Contain the further spread of spilled oil
while maintaining the storage of all liquid chemicals and oils. especially near the drainage area using rugs,
machine sand or saw dust.
- Remove the contaminated rugs, sand or saw
dust rugs using dust pan and broom.
- Place the contaminated rugs, sand or saw dust
in a covered hazardous waste container.
- Record emergency situation in the Incident
Report

IMPACT
RESTORATION
- Electric spark on the - Check all electrical connections and wiring to - Immediately switch off the power supply
machine due to ensure that there is no defective wires and the place leading to the equipment where spark is noted.
electrical connection is dry. - Secure the area to ensure that no bystanders are
problem present.
- Check the extent of damage and repair/replace
as necessary.
1) Record emergency situation in the Incident
Report
- Operator burnt on the - Put reminders on the area around the machine where - Remove the person from the source of burn.
hot surface of the heat is too high. - Wash the affected area under cold running
machine - Personnel working in the area are required to wear water & apply ice pack to help relieve the pain.
PPE. - Apply aloe vera or burnt ointment on the
affected area.
- Seek medical help if burn is second or third
degree.
- Don’t use anaesthetic to relieve pain as it might
delay the healing. Give over the counter pain
reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen as
necessary.
Report

IMPACT
RESTORATION
- Operators hand / - Install safety control device. - Wash the cut with cold running water and soap.
finger getting caught - Define and document the operations control in the - Remove any foreign materials in the wound, if
between the mould area. necessary with disinfected tweezers.
- Stop the bleeding by applying pressure on the
wound. Press down on it with a clean bandage.
- If blood has started to clot on top on the wound,
do not remove the clot.
- Don’t pick on scabs that form on the wound.
- Seek medical help as necessary.
Report
- Spillage of resin - Use secondary containment. - Contain the further spread of spilled resin
material especially near the drainage area using rugs.
- Remove the spilled resin using dust pan and
broom.
- Place the collected spilled resin in a separate
container.
- Return the spilled resin to Materials Control for
evaluation.
Report

IMPACT
RESTORATION
- Cooling water hose is - Include in the routine maintenance and operations - Immediately switch off the machine.
dislodge from the control the checking of proper attachment of - Secure water hose to prevent the water from
mould, spilling water cooling water tube to the mould. spreading.
in the work area - Re-attach the water hose to the mould and
ensure that it is properly secured.
- Clean the area of any spilled water using rug.
Ensure that spilled water do not go directly to
the drainage system as it may be contaminated.
- Re-start the machine.
2) Record emergency situation in the Incident
Report


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