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IN-PLACE IN-PLACE PROTECTIONPROTECTION
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESLEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Explain the objective of In Place Protection
• Identify the means of warning• List the criteria in choosing
room• List the required items• Explain the IPP procedure
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ScopeScope
• Introduction• Means of Warning• Criteria in choosing a room to
seal• Items required • Procedures in implementing
IPP
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IntroductionIntroduction• Chemicals are commonly found and used in our
daily life - at home, in the industries, on the road, etc
• There is a possibility that a hazardous chemical, biological or radiological contaminants may be released in an accident
• Or released intentionally as an act of terrorism
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IntroductionIntroduction
• In such circumstances, you may have to stay indoors and take precautionary measures to safeguard yourself and your family. This is known as In-Place In-Place ProtectionProtection
• The concept is similar to the case where you close the windows to keep out dust and noise.
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OBJECTIVE OF IPPOBJECTIVE OF IPP
To minimise the infiltration of harmful, hazardous materials into your home or office.
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Means of WarningMeans of Warning
• In the event of a chemical incident, you will be notified by the authority to adopt in-place protection through Public Warning System (PWS) Radio and TV Mobile public address system Loudhailers Door-to-door notification
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Criteria in Choosing a Room to Criteria in Choosing a Room to SealSeal
• You may use your entire house or only a selected room
• The criteria in choosing a room to seal are as follows Preferable an inner room that will afford
some protection against ordinary explosion Be large enough for the expected number of
occupants, so air in it will last for as long as required
Storeroom and toilet may not be large enough
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Criteria in Choosing a Room to Criteria in Choosing a Room to SealSeal
Be with as few as possible openings and windows that will require sealing
Have a toilet and water supply Preferable without air-conditioner in the
wall as this is difficult to seal off well. If aircon is present, switch it off.
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Items RequiredItems Required• Some general items required to adopt in-
place protection Rolls of wide adhesive sealing tapes (e.g. duct/
masking tapes) Sheets of plastic or thrash bags A portable, battery operated radio Scissors Floor cloths Drinking water, food First aid kit
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ProceduresProcedures• When you are told to seek in-place
protection Stay calm and immediately gather your
family members and pets indoor Close all doors leading to the outside Close and lock all windows (windows
seal better when locked) Turn off all fans, ventilation and air
conditioning units that draw air from the outside
Go to the room which you have chosen for in-place protection
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ProcedureProcedure Seal off any obvious gaps around the
windows, doors, vents, etc with adhesive tapes, wet towels or any other non-porous materials
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ProcedureProcedure If there is sufficient time (at least 1
hour preparatory time)You may cover the openings (e.g. windows, vents. Etc) with plastic sheets or thrash bags --- higher level of protection
You may proceed to seal off all gaps in your entire house
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ProcedureProcedure
Monitor the local radio or TV stations for further information/instructions from the authority
Leave the room only when the “All Clear” signals have been given
You may proceed to remove all seals and open the windows to let the fresh air into your house
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ProcedureProcedure• If you are not at home in the event of a
chemical incident If you are inside a vehicle :
If you are very close to your home, office or a public building, drive there immediately and follow the IPP procedure once indoors.
If not, Close all the windows, doors and vents of the
vehicle. Seal the air-conditioning vent with tape.
Turn off the air conditioner and ventilation of the vehicle
Drive away from the affected area. Never attempt to drive through a gas cloud.
Cover your nose nd mouth with a piece of cloth Turn on the radio to listen to further
instructions
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ProcedureProcedure If you are out in the open :
Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or cloth
Don’t walk into or with the wind as it carries along with it the hazardous chemical
Move in a crosswind direction, with the wind blowing on your side
Get to the nearest building or look for transport to move away from the affected area.
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videovideo
Video Show On IPP
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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
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