COURSE OVERVIEW
OSHA requires employers to provide their employees with a safe environment to work. In the event an emergency situation arises, most employers must have an emergency action plan that describes how employees are expected to react. All employees must be trained on these written plans, which list emergency contacts and procedures like reporting fires or other emergencies, evacuation, and rescue/medical operations.
COURSE TOPICS
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the various types of emergency situations they may encounter and how to prepare for them.
- Explain the importance of a company’s written emergency action plan.
- Discuss appropriate ways to react to emergencies.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ONLINE COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
- Types of Emergencies
- Emergency Action Plan
- Training & Practice Drills
- React Appropriately
- Emergency Communications
- Medical Assistance
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Approximately 30 minutes
PASS MARK
Testing conducted in this online Emergency Preparedness and Response course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
