Disaster Site Workers


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

This course will help disaster site workers to understand the common dangers associated with disaster sites, the different stages of a disaster response, the command structures that typically oversee disaster sites, and the potential physical and psychological consequences of working in such environments.

The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All employees who work on disaster sites, including HAZMAT, first responders, demolition, construction, utility, skilled support staff, and site clean-up workers

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Disaster Site Workers

  • Disaster Site Workers
  • recognize the functions of an Incident Command System at a disaster site
  • recognize the characteristics of the different stages of a disaster response
  • identify the components of an effective job hazard analysis
  • Knowledge Check: Disaster Response and Safety
  • recognize ways to help you maintain your psychological health
  • Knowledge Check: Maintaining Psychological Health
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f05_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone