Hold staff meetings periodically to discuss emergency procedures and the course of action to be taken during emergencies. Establish an emergency plan for the departmental area. Encourage employees to take the following actions, on the job and at home, to reduce potential earthquake hazards. Office Buildings and Libraries Heavy overhead objects that could fall and cause injury during an earthquake should be secured or moved lower. Secure heavy or tall objects that can potentially block exits.
Examples are computer terminals, tall bookcases, file cabinets, and lockers.
Use theft-resistant locks whenever possible. Take special precautions to secure computer equipment, as many activities and operations are dependent on computer systems. Consider the need for an emergency power supply. Be ready to move away from windows and glass partitions. They can break during an earthquake.