Responding To Facility Emergencies

If you are an occupant who is required to be ‘emergency aware’ in a facility, then this course is a must for you.  

It covers the skills and knowledge required by occupants in a facility such as a building, structure or workplace, as specified in Australian Standard (AS) 3745 and AS4083 to recognise and report emergencies, respond to emergency warnings and advice and to take appropriate action during the emergency such as choosing the most appropriate course of action and evacuating from a danger area.  

All aspects of this course will be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policies and procedures and accepted safe practices. 

This course would not be considered sufficient training of a Warden or Chief Warden 

Participants in this course will also learn how to effectively: 

• Apply Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, including identifying hazards and controlling risks 
• Comply with legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations 
• Follow facility emergency procedures and direction of emergency control organisation members and/or attending emergency services 
• Identify and evacuate occupants who may require assistance 
• Maintain own safety and the safety of others in emergency situations 
• Participate in emergency response exercises including briefings, debriefings, simulations, reviews and desk top drills 

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

• PUAFER004 Respond to facility emergencies