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Emergencies That Affect the Facility

Imminent health hazard:

 A significant threat or danger to health

 Requires immediate correction or closure to prevent injury

Possible imminent health hazards:

 Electrical power outages and refrigeration breakdowns

 Fire and flood

 Sewage backups

 Unauthorized people inside the facility

 Threats to the potable water supply (e.g., broken mains, terrorist

contamination)

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