Environment, health and safety

Which is the correct basic action when a toxic gas leak alarm sounds?

  1. AApproach to look for the leak yourself
  2. BSilence the alarm and continue working
  3. CEvacuate promptly following the established procedure, while designated personnel carry out responses such as shutting off the gas
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Answer: C. Evacuate promptly following the established procedure, while designated personnel carry out responses such as shutting off the gas

Carelessly approaching a toxic gas leak risks inhaling the gas and suffering serious harm. When the alarm sounds, evacuate promptly by the designated route, and personnel wearing protective equipment or the emergency response team shut off the gas according to procedure. Regular drills are important.

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