Safety Tips for flooded Cars

Have a qualified technician do the following:

1. Inspect all mechanical components, including the engine, transmission, axles, brakes and fuel system for fuel contamination.
2. Flush and replace all fluids, oils and lubricants, and replace oil filters and gaskets for components exposed to water.
3. Conduct a thorough cleaning of brake parts and repacking of bearings, particularly for rear-end drive vehicles. In front wheeled vehicles, the bearings are sealed.
4. Inspect all wiring and electrical components exposed to water. Some electrical and computerized components might be damaged due to water exposure and some metal or electronic /electrical components may begin to corrode.
5. After all these thorough inspection, check also the interior of your vehicle like the carpets, and other components. It may need cleaning if not replacement also.

Damage Control and Safety Tips for Flooded Cars

Damage Control if you car went for a swim during the flood

Here's another set of tips when your car or vehicle was submerged in floodwater.

1. First and foremost, do not attempt to start your vehicle until thorough inspection and cleaning have been conducted.
2. Disconnect battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.
3. Take immediate steps to dry the vehicle as much as possible to reduce the time its components are exposed to water.
4. If possible, record the highest level of water exposure on the flooded vehicle. This will somehow aid the qualified technician in the evaluation process as well as taking the necessary steps to correct any damage.
5. Contact your car dealer to arrange for inspection of the flooded vehicle.
6. Also, contact your insurance company and promptly report the exposure of your vehicle to water and flood. Make sure that when you contact them, all necessary information shall be ready such as name, address, car make, plate number and whether the policy covers “acts of God”.

FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE SAFETY TIPS MIGHT SAVE YOUR CAR FROM FURTHER DAMAGE.

AGAIN, SAFETY FIRST.

Electrical Safety Tips after the Flood

Safety Tips after a flood

This is one article i read in the newspaper on my way home from Manila.

After a flood hits your home, be very cautious before you power up and turn on your appliances.

Check if your house is the only one without power or if it’s the whole neighborhood. If you’re the only one without power, you need to check your home electrical system.

Ask a competent licensed electrician to do this for you.

Please remember these helpful reminders:

1. Make sure the main electrical power switch or circuit breaker is turned off.
2. Unplug all equipment and appliances. Turn off switches of permanently connected equipment. Unscrew all light bulbs if possible.
3. Remove mud and dirt from the service equipment or main circuit breaker/fuse ad it’s enclosure, using protective gear or equipment such as rubber gloves, rubber soled shoes and well insulated pliers.
4. As a safety precaution, always assume that the wire is hot, live or energized whenever working.
5. Allow convenience outlets, switches, electrical wires, sockets, connectors, breakers and other devices to dry completely. Drying may take days, depending on how wet the system is and on external temperature.
6. When all electrical are dry and clean, proper testing must be done to ensure the integrity of the system.
7. Appliances must be completely dry and serviced or checked by a licensed electrician or service agent. Do not turn on damaged electrical appliances.
8. Be observant and watchful after powering up your house to detect any abnormalities.
9. Finally, if your electric meter was submerged in water, please report it to the local Electric service provider.


ALWAYS REMEMBER… SAFETY FIRST BECAUSE ELECTRICITY KILLS.

Why do managers make a commitment to safety?

Reason No. 3 They want to fulfill the legal imperative.

This is the least effective strategy. The primary goal for managers is to fulfill the obligation to comply with OSHA rules. Managers want to stay out of trouble, so they do only what has to be done to meet minimum requirements. Safety is not a priority or value, but thought of as a bother more than anything else: just the cost of doing business. Safety strategies are typically reactive because safety is not a problem unless there is an accident. OSHA may be considered the "bad guy" because management doesn't understand how OSHA can offer consultation services as well as enforcement activities.

This is self explanatory - which means that what we are striving here is merely to comply.

Why do managers make a commitment to safety?

Reason No. 2 To fulfill the fiscal imperative.

This strategy can be quite effective. Managers who are motivated to invest in safety understand the financial benefits derived from effective application of safety programs. The primary reason for "doing safety" shifts to maximizing profits. The goal is to fulfill the obligation to stakeholders to operate the business in a fiscally prudent manner. These managers will do whatever needs to be done proactively or reactively to save on direct and indirect costs of accidents. Management may display a commitment beyond minimum legal requirements if they see a financial advantage. Safety is most likely a high priority. However, commitment to safety may be subject to rapid change when the going gets tough.

Why do managers make a commitment to safety?

Employers put time and money into employee safety for one or more basic reasons:

Reason No. 1. To fulfill the social imperative.

This strategy is the most effective in the long term. These managers have come to the realization that long-term corporate survival depends on more than maximizing short-term profits. They will value and tap into the incredible creative potential of each employee, from janitor to president. These managers will appreciate the inherent value of each employee, not just as a worker, but as a corporate "family" member. They also value the roles each of their employees fulfills away from work as mothers, fathers, coaches, helpers, etc. Safety is perceived as a core corporate value that does not change when the going gets tough. When managers value safety at this level, they naturally employ the next two strategies.

This is the ideal safety culture because commitment to safety is beyond legal compliance.

Role of Employers and Managers in Safety

Getting Top Management Commitment

It is essential to the success of your company's safety and health program that top management demonstrates not only an interest, but a long term serious commitment to protect every employee from injury and illness on the job. But, if you think you don't have that level of commitment, how do you get it? Real commitment doesn't just appear out of thin air. What is the secret?

Management commitment to safety will occur to the extent each manager clearly understands the positive benefits derived from their effort. Understanding the benefits will create a strong desire to improve the company's safety culture. Managers will invest serious time and money into effective safety management by developing programs, policies, written plans and procedures. They will also display leadership through effective accountability and recognition of behaviors and results.

Before an effective and sustainable safety program be implemented in the company - first and most important aspect is to get the full support of the top management. Support means more than lip service, it's leadership in action... not leadership inaction.