Safety regulations. To leave the zone of chemical contamination should be properly and orderly

Every year more and more often we hear about serious accidents and catastrophes at the enterprises. This poses a great threat not only to the environment, but also to human health. Especially it concerns those who have to leave the zone of chemical contamination. It is necessary to study in detail possible dangers and know the rules of behavior in emergency situations.

What everyone needs to know

The zone of chemical contamination is the area within which toxic chemicals are spread, creating a danger to the life of people, wild or farm animals and plants.

They are divided into several types:

• Zone of discomfort (it may show the first signs of intoxication, exacerbate chronic diseases);
• Moderate infection (when the content of toxic gases reaches a certain index, it means that about fifty percent of the population will be hit by chemicals);
• Deadly doses (the concentration of OM is so high that a lethal outcome is possible).

The actions of the population in the conditions of chemical contamination

The responsibility for notifying the local residents in case of an emergency lies with the GOSS. The population must immediately and unquestioningly follow all the instructions provided. The main way to alert people about the danger is radio or television broadcasting. Such an emergency message traditionally begins with the phrase: "ATTENTION TO ALL!". When leaving the zone of chemical contamination, you should keep the radio on.

Often this short information is accompanied by the sound of alarming sirens and other loud signaling means. In such situations it is important to act immediately. Hearing the above signals, you must first put on respiratory protection, close all windows, windows, turn off gas, electrical appliances and other household appliances. The means of protection includes a gas mask. If it is absent, it is necessary to use gauze bandages or other improvised tissue products moistened in water.

To leave the dangerous zone of chemical contamination should be with a three-day supply of food and water. It is necessary to have important documents and a first aid kit (it must include medicines that a person regularly takes in connection with chronic diseases, if any).

Further instructions

It is necessary to warn the neighbors as quickly as possible and leave the living quarters without panic, moving towards the nearby high ground. As already mentioned, to leave the zone of chemical contamination should be as quickly as possible, moving to another side of the wind. Having reached the elevation, it is necessary to stay there until further instructions are received. What if there is no way to leave the premises in the contaminated area? In this case, you need to hide in it, while maximizing its security. The windows, doors, windows and large slots should be sealed.

When transmitting a distress radio signal, it is worth paying special attention to what kind of gas or chemical is a threat. If it is ammonia (a substance that is lighter than air), then it will fill the upper floors of buildings, but if a chlorine or hydrogen sulphide (heavier than air) is released, then it is expected that it will spread along the ground and penetrate into the basement. Depending on these factors, it is necessary to act.

Prevention of infection

During the evacuation to leave the zone of chemical contamination should be quickly, but you can not escape, so as not to raise toxic dust. Contraindicated lean against the walls, touch other contaminated objects. Under no circumstances should you take off your protection. Once in a safe place from contamination, you must first completely change clothes, take a shower and very thoroughly rinse your mouth.

The population will be informed of the elimination of danger or further necessary actions by authorized bodies or by the police. It is important to remember that leaving the chemical contamination zone should be correct, in accordance with the safety instructions.