Time-limited Acute Health Crisis (continued)

The person who initially discovers any type of time-limited acute health crisis must immediately take steps to insure their own safety and the safety of employees, visitors and the general public.

This usually involves moving themselves and others away from the hazard and/or to an area of refuge or shelter. Concurrently, this should include dialing 911 as soon as possible to notify emergency responders. If possible, they should also communicate the hazard to those who are nearby and then to the appropriate personnel within the facility, thereby initiating the activation of the facility’s emergency action plan.