Gas Alarm Procedure: Safety Response and Incident Reporting

Guidelines on responding to a gas alarm and the subsequent safety procedures.

Immediate Response to Gas Alarm

Alerting Others: Upon alarm activation, immediately shout "Gas! Gas! Gas!" to notify everyone of the emergency.

Personal Safety: Put on your safety hood and proceed to exit calmly but swiftly.

Post-Evacuation Actions

Once outside in fresh air, follow these steps:

• Handover of Equipment: Pass your gas detector to the safety attendant for readings.
• Equipment Shutdown: Ensure the gas detector is turned off as necessary.
• Incident Reporting: Complete an incident report detailing the event and involved personnel.

These procedures are crucial for documenting incidents and potentially initiating further investigation into the cause.