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Where Even Are We? Why Bad Directions Matter
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Picture this: there’s an emergency, someone dials 911, and the dispatcher asks for the location. But instead of a clear answer, they get: “Uh… we’re in the Fishbowl?” Or maybe, “We’re by the thing, you know, near the back door?”
Not exactly helpful.
In this episode, we tackle one of the sneakiest yet most preventable dangers in workplace safety—bad location names. Whether it’s confusing conference room names, vague directions, or internal lingo that makes no sense to anyone outside your office, miscommunication can delay emergency response when time is of the essence.
Jimmy shares some personal stories from workplaces that had no rhyme or reason to their room names—like the time he worked security at a giant corporate campus where the stairwells had no names or numbers (guess how well that went during an emergency). We also talk about the importance of clear, standardized language when calling for help and how something as simple as consistent signage can make a huge difference.
So if you’ve ever been lost in your own building or wasted time figuring out whether you’re in “The Redwood Room” or “The Sequoia Suite,” this episode is for you. Stick around for easy ways to fix these problems before they become actual emergencies.
Because in a crisis, “Meet me by the big plant” just isn’t gonna cut it.
Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or [email protected].
Chapters
1. Where Even Are We? Why Bad Directions Matter (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction (00:00:46)
3. Understanding Nomenclature Importance (00:01:33)
4. Real-World Example at Client's House (00:03:02)
5. Different Names, Dangerous Confusion (00:07:32)
6. Security Job Lessons Learned (00:10:43)
7. Standardizing Names Saves Lives (00:14:49)
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