C4 Natural Hazards 6523

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NATURAL HAZARDSUnit Standard 6523



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Respond to Emergencies and critical incidents as a security officer

Introduction

This study guide is designed to prepare you for assessment against NZQA Unit

Standard 6523 Respond to emergencies & critical situations as a security officer.

This Unit Standard is a compulsory requirement of the National Certificate in

Security Level 3 and 4.

This is a knowledge based module with a practical component and can beachieved by completing the following distance learning modules.

1. Introduction to CIMS

2. Bomb Threats

3. White Powder Threats

4. Fire

5. Natural Hazards

6. SMEAC

7. Evacuations

8. Practical Assessment

Trainer/Assessor

Your trainer and assessor will issue you this module and give a time frame for it tobe completed by.

If you have any questions at any time you can contact your assessor at any time.

Once you have completed this module your assessor will discuss this it with you

to ensure your knowledge is sufficient to pass assessment.



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References

The following references may assist you in gaining further knowledge on this

subject.

Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act 2002

www.gns.cri.nz

www.eq-iq.org.nz

www.civildefence.govt.nz

www.getthru.govt.nz

Recommended Study Technique

1. Browse or read through this workbook to get the general idea of what it is

about.

2. Study each section and complete the Self Assessments at the end of theworkbook.

3. Complete the activities indicated at the end of this workbook and hand

the evidence to your assessor for marking.

4. You will be advised of any areas that you may require further evidence on

5. You will be advised when you have successfully completed this unit

standard.



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Natural Hazards

Introduction

New Zealand is located on the edge of two plates, the Australian plate and the

Pacific plate. The plates push over and under each other and this action creates

the earthquakes felt around New Zealand.

The Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences (Government advisory

organization) estimates there are about 14,000 earthquakes each year of which

maybe 150 are able to be felt.

We also have 7 active volcanic regions in the country with a great deal of people

at risk from volcanic ash & debris, lahars and lava flows should a volcano erupt.

Flooding occurs in NZ on a regular basis with storms caused by depressions,

cyclones or tornadoes increasing in numbers over the years. Lives have been lost

due to flash flooding in various parts of the country. Snow storms have severely

affected parts of the country as well as the livelihood of many farmers.

Tsunami warnings have been given over the past few years. While NZ has yet to

experience a tsunami other countries in the Pacific (Samoa) and Asia (Aceh,

Indonesia) have not been so lucky.

It is foreseeable that in the near future NZ will be the location for some type of

natural hazard. The amount of planning and our ability to respond and recover

from that hazard will determine whether it will be a disaster or just a mere

inconvenience to us.

Statute requires the community to be ready to respond to a hazard. The securityofficer must have a basic understanding to enable them to assist businesses and

the community during these difficult times.



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The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management

The Ministry or MCDEM as it is known was established in 1999 with the objective

of building on the existing resources within the area of civil defence. Together

with other government departments and organizations they have built an

internationally recognized risk-based approach that increases the ability for

individuals, businesses and communities to prepare for and respond to and

recover from emergencies.

The Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act 2002 brought together some

of the important legal aspects for the response to emergencies. Not only does it

include natural hazards but also included is the response to terrorist and other

events that may affect the country.

Emergency management offices are found in all councils around the country. A

number of councils operate Response Teams which are trained to respond to

disasters, collapsed buildings as well as supporting other emergency service

agencies.

Safety and Health in Employment

OSH requirements under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 also

states that employers must do what they can to identify and manage risks

associated with all emergencies or hazards in the workplace.

Part of any workplace response is the availability and assistance provided by

security companies. However in order for a security officer to respond they must

have their own household in order first.



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Get Ready Get Thru

The NZ government plan to prepare for a natural hazard emergency is presented

in the information provided in the Get Ready Get Thru awareness programme.

The Get Ready Get Thru material developed by MCEDM forms the material forthis part of unit standard 6523 on natural hazards.

The Get Ready Get Thru programme can also be replicated in any business or

organization.

For further training in workplace emergency management consider completing a

National Certificate in Workplace Emergency Management Level 2. Contact your

C4 trainer/assessor for more information.

Activities

1. Read the Get Ready Get Thru information attached. The information is

available from the NZ government website www.getthru.govt.nz.

Encourage others to read the information.

2. Complete the household Emergency Checklist and the Household

Emergency Plan for your own household or any other family household. In

particular consider those who are young, elderly or will likely need

assistance in an emergency.

3. Complete the multi-choice test at the back of the module.

4. Check your business or security work site for information and plans for

responding to a natural hazard emergency.

5. Attach all the evidence to your workbook and hand to your assessor once

completed.



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Natural Hazards Name....

Question 1

Food & water in workplace emergency kits

should be checked how often?

a. 6 month

b. Not at all unless opened

c. every 12 months

d. monthly

Question 2

Emergency kits should have how much drinking

water per person;

a. 1 litre per day

b. 3 litres per day for 3 days

c. 4 litres per day for 3 days

d. just use rain water

Question 3

Asthma sufferers may be affected during a

volcanic eruption and should wear;

a. overalls

b. dust masks

c. raincoats

d. woollen hats

Question 4

The term used for taking action in an earthquake

is;

a. stop, drop & roll

b. take cover and hold on

c. drop, cover & hold

d. run, drop and hold

Question 5

After an earthquake at a beach you should;

a. head for the hills

b. watch the big waves come in

c. get back to your sun bathing

d. swim to help you relax

Question 6

When a storm warning is issued you should;

a. Pick up debris from around your house

b. Bring rubbish bins indoors

c. Bring pets inside

d. Listen to the radio

Question 7

Floods can become dangerous when;

a. its getting dark

b. the water is deep

c. when tide goes out

d. you dont have a boat

Question 8

How much warning will there be if there is a

regional tsunami?

a. about 2 minutes

b. a good 3 hours

c. 15 hours max

d. between 1 and 3 hours

Question 9

How many active volcanic regions are there inNew Zealand?

a. Taupo

b. 7 regions

c. 3 regions

d. 6 including Auckland

Question 10

What are main causes of landslides?a. Heavy rain and floods

b. steep roadside cuttings

c. leaky waterpipes

d. excessive planting programmes

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