Emergency Procedures

Course Overview

Emergencies in the work environment have the potential to cause significant damage To reduce the likelihood of individuals panicking in an emergency, and the emergency having a significant impact on the workplace, workers need to understand and follow the correct emergency response procedures.

This course is aimed at providing this information about emergency procedures and will cover all types of emergencies including fire, medical, bomb or substance threats, chemical / biological / radiological incidents, personal threats and other external threats.

Key Content

• Emergency planning;
• Emergency response personnel and their duties;
• Types of emergencies;
• Immediate response to different types of emergencies;
• Fire fighting equipment;
• Evacuation procedures including alert tones, emergency exits and assembly areas;
• Lock down and shelter in place procedures.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Discuss their duties and responsibilities regarding emergencies;
• Understand the roles of emergency response personnel;
• Identify which immediate actions must be taken in the event of different emergencies;
• State the location of emergency equipment, exits and assembly areas;
• Describe the procedure to follow in an evacuation.