Philippine Environmental Policy on Chemical Substances

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What are the five main categories of items that should have redundancies in a cache?

Food, Water, Shelter, Communication, and Health (correct)

Food, Shelter, Communication, Health, and Security

Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing, and Signaling

Food, Water, Shelter, Communication, and Containers

What is the rule of stockpiling in disaster preparedness?

One is Enough, Two is Better

One is None, Two is One (correct)

Three is Enough, Four is Better

Two is Better, Three is Best

How much water should be stored per person in a cache?

2 gallons per person

1 gallon per person (correct)

2 liters per person

1 liter per person

What type of food items are recommended for a cache when there is no refrigeration or cooking?

Canned goods and energy bars Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check expiration dates when buying items for a cache?

To avoid buying expired or spoiled items Signup and view all the answers

What additional items should be included in a cache if there is a capability to build a fire and access extra water for cooking?

Oats and rice, and canned tuna Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the policy to regulate chemical substances and mixtures?

To protect health and the environment from unreasonable risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

To reduce the volume of solid waste and ensure its environment-friendly disposal Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key concerns of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

Protecting groundwater from pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Wildlife Resources and Conservation and Protection Act?

To promote the conservation of wildlife resources and their habitats Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited by the policy on chemical substances and mixtures?

The entry of hazardous and nuclear wastes for whatever purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the methods encouraged by the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

Composting and recycling of solid waste Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main objectives of the Act in protecting wildlife?

To promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when documenting best practices in disaster management?

Sharing founded opinions and criticizing efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of documenting the time it took to evacuate everyone safely?

To determine the efficiency of the emergency plan Signup and view all the answers

According to the guide, what should be documented about the on-site equipment?

If it met all requirements and if additional equipment was transported Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting whether the local government offered assistance during the emergency response?

To assess the role of the local government in disaster response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of documenting the incident response?

To document best practices in disaster management Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of an emergency plan?

Documentation of an emergency in written, audio, and visual form Signup and view all the answers

What type of incident affects individuals or groups in the community at large?

Public incident Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an item that may be included in a multi-tool?

A Swiss knife Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an Incident Response Team (IRT)?

To manage and respond to incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an institutional incident?

A medical error Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting an emergency in an emergency plan?

To understand the incident and improve response Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for office assembling, aside from mongo seeds?

A 15 Ouanse, Sy, Robin, Ortega, Toquero, Maranga, Sarlol, Lingatong, Noro, Lintangi, Torreno, Veneonso Romero, Musa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of fuel mentioned in the text?

Gasoline Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended type of oil for cooking?

Olive oil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a communication item mentioned in the text?

Satellite phone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a raincoat or poncho?

To protect from the rain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of shelter material mentioned in the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disaster Preparedness

Cache: a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
Five main categories to have redundancies in:
- Food and water
- Shelter, clothing, and bedding
- Communication or signaling, light and fire-starting items
- Health, hygiene, and first aid
- Containers, ropes, and others

Food and Water

5- to 7-day supply of food and water per person when no refrigeration and cooking are available
Non-perishable food items:
- Power bars
- Trail mix/dried fruit
- Crackers/cereals, chocolate bits
- Energy bars
- Canned tuna, beans, meat, Vienna sausages
- Spam (long-lasting canned good)
- Juice, coffee, chocolate drinks (in sachets)
- Candy/gum
- Raw honey
- Brown sugar in food grade plastic drum
Water: 1 gallon/4 liters per person
Optional items if capable of building fire and accessing extra water for cooking:
- Oats and rice in food grade plastic drums

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act 9003)

Provisions for efficient solid waste management
Goals:
- Volume reduction of waste
- Environmentally friendly disposal
- Composting, recycling, re-use, recovery, and green charcoal process
- Protection of groundwater from pollution

Wildlife Resources and Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act 9147)

Objectives:
- Conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats
- Promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity
- Regulate the collection and trade of wildlife

Documentation in Disaster Management

Guidelines for documenting best practices:
- Record only facts, avoid speculations
- Avoid criticizing efforts or strategies of others
- Avoid speculating about what caused the emergency
- Avoid sharing unfounded opinions
Guide to information that must be documented:
- Incident details (time, location, evacuation time, etc.)
- Emergency plan evaluation
- Communication and equipment effectiveness
- Local government assistance and recommendations
- Areas for improvement and plan changes

Incident Response Team (IRT) and Roles

Types of emergencies:
- Public incidents (natural disasters, accidents, crimes)
- Organizational/institutional incidents (workplace accidents, data breaches, etc.)
Core functions of an IRT:
- (not specified)

Lucky 9 Emergency Kit

Essential items:
- Multi-tool (optional)
- Well-packed and sealed mongo seeds
- Vacuum-sealed meat products
- Cooking oil
- Can opener
- Extra kitchen utensils
- Shelter, clothing, and bedding items
- Communication, signaling, light- and fire-making items

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Test your knowledge on the Philippine policy regulating chemical substances, hazardous wastes, and their impact on health and the environment. Learn about the laws and regulations governing the importation, manufacture, and disposal of toxic chemicals.