Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations

Objective

This learning program provides a generic overview of a standards related topic. This program does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities, which are described in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Course Contents

• Introduction
• What is a workplace emergency?
• How do you protect yourself, your employees, and your business?
• What is an emergency action plan?
• What should your emergency action plan include?
• How do you alert employees to an emergency?
• How do you develop an evacuation policy and procedures?
• Under what conditions should you call for an evacuation?
• What is the role of coordinators and evacuation wardens during an emergency?
• How do you establish evacuation routes and exits?
• How do you account for employees after an evacuation?
• How should you plan for rescue operations?
• What medical assistance should you provide during an emergency?
• What role should employees play in your emergency action plan?
• What employee information should your plan include?
• What type of training do your employees need?
• How often do you need to train your employees?
• What does your plan need to include about hazardous substances?
• What special equipment should you provide for emergencies?
• How do you choose appropriate respirators and other equipment?
• Who should you coordinate with when drafting your emergency action plan?
• What other groups or associations can help me?

Target Market:

• All Staff, especially Team Leaders and Supervisors

NQF Level

• Further Education and Training (FET) Level 3

Certification:

• A Certificate of training will be issued to all successful candidates.