Safety Professionals: When a natural disaster strikes, will you know what to do?
May 3, 2021
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Recent events such as the historic February winter storms that hit Texas, the record-breaking U.S. wildfire season of 2020, and even Hurricane Laura in August of 2020, all show that severe weather can, and WILL happen, often when you least expect it.
On average, natural disasters like these kill 60,000 people per year, globally. They have the potential to pose a significant threat to human health and safety, property loss and destruction, and harm to critical infrastructure.
So, what can you do? During times of crisis, people look to safety professionals for their leadership and guidance while at work sites. Do you have what it takes? Find out by taking this quiz to test your knowledge to see if you are ready when the next natural disaster strikes.
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