T

Take control of the situation.

A

Assess safety hazards.

K

Keep yourself safe. This includes stopping any machinery and removing yourself from dangerous elements (such as live power wires).

E

Ensure others are safe. Make sure that they stop what they are doing and remove themselves from a dangerous environment.

C

Call 911 (or your local emergency number) and summon help from within the organization.

H

Help any victims if you are trained and if it is safe to do so. Move victims as little as possible as it could aggravate their injuries.

A

Activate crisis management plans if appropriate.

R

Reassess the scene for new safety hazards, including bystanders.

G

Get control of the scene. Make sure evidence is not disturbed.

E

Extract yourself. Turn things over to the proper authorities (such as emergency response personnel or management).